Cefurino 250 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 25.00 (2 x 7: ৳ 350.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 175.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefuroxime axetil |
| Company | Doctor tims pharmaceuticals ltd |
Product Title
- Cefuroxime Tablet
Categories
- Antibiotics
- Medication
- Pharmaceuticals
Description
- Well-characterized and effective antibacterial agent
- Broad-spectrum bactericidal activity
- Good stability to bacterial β-lactamase
- Indicated for the treatment of infections caused by sensitive bacteria
- Therapeutic Class: Second generation Cephalosporins
- US FDA pregnancy category: B
- Caution in pregnancy and lactation
- Adverse effects include rashes and gastrointestinal disturbances
- Store in cool, dry place below 30<sup>o</sup> C, away from light & moisture
Color Options
- White
Packaging
- Blister pack
- Bottle
- Box
Dimensions
- Tablet form: 250 mg, 500 mg
- Suspension form: Variable volume
- Intramuscular injection: 750 mg, 1.5 g
- Intravenous injection: 750 mg, 1.5 g
Dosage for Adolescents and Adults
- Pharyngitis/tonsillitis: 250 mg b.i.d. for 5-10 days
- Community-acquired pneumonia: 250-500 mg b.i.d. for 5-10 days
- Acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis: 250 mg b.i.d. for 10 days
- Uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections: 250-500 mg b.i.d. for 10 days
- Uncomplicated urinary tract infections: 250 mg b.i.d. for 7-10 days
- MDR Typhoid Fever: 500 mg b.i.d. for 10-14 days
Dosage for Paediatric Patients (3 months to 12 years)
- Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis: 20 mg/kg/day b.i.d for 5-10 days
- Acute otitis media: 30 mg/kg/day b.i.d for 10 days
- Acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis: 30 mg/kg/day b.i.d for 10 days
Parenteral Dosage
- Adults: 750 mg three times daily by IM or IV injection
- Children (above 3 months of age): 30 - 100 mg/kg/day given in 3 or 4 equally divided doses
- Neonates: 30 - 100 mg/kg/day given in 2 or 3 equally divided doses
Indications
- Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes
- Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis
- Skin and skin-structure infections
- Uncomplicated urinary tract infections
- Gonorrhoea
- Meningitis
- Bone and joint infections
Pharmacology
- Cefuroxime is a well-characterized and effective antibacterial agent
- Has broad-spectrum bactericidal activity against a wide range of common pathogens
Administration
- The use of freshly reconstituted solution is recommended
- Maintains potency for at least 24 hours at room temperature or 48 hours at 5<sup>o</sup> C
Interaction
- No potentially hazardous interactions reported
Contraindications
- Patients with known allergy to Cephalosporins
Side Effects
- Adverse effects occurred infrequently
- Generally mild and transient in nature
- May result in the overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA pregnancy category: B
- Cautious use during pregnancy and lactation
- Excreted in human milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Given with care to patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics & history of colitis
- May be given safely to patients who are hypersensitive to penicillin although cross reactions have been reported
Reconstitution
- For 750 mg intramuscular injection: Add 3 ml water for injection to vial and then shake gently for dispersion
- For 750 mg intravenous injection: Add 8 ml water for injection to vial and then shake gently for dispersion
Storage Conditions
- Store in a cool, dry place (below 30<sup>o</sup> C)