Eurix 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 45.00 (2 x 7: ৳ 630.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 315.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefuroxime axetil |
| Company | Ethical drugs limited |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of infections caused by sensitive bacteria
- Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes
- Acute Bacterial Otitis Media caused by various bacteria
- Acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis caused by specific bacteria
- Lower respiratory tract infections including pneumonia
- Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis
- Skin and skin-structure infections
- Urinary tract infections
- Bone and Joint Infections
- Gonorrhoea caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae
- Early Lyme Disease caused by Borrelia burgdorferi
Pharmacology
- Broad-spectrum bactericidal activity
- Effective against beta-lactamase producing strains
- Stable to bacterial beta-lactamase
- Active against ampicillin-resistant and amoxycillin-resistant strains
Dosage
- Various dosages for different infections
- Tablet or Suspension form available
- Dosage for Adolescents, adults, and Paediatric Patients
- Dosage guidelines for different age groups
- Different dosages for Parenteral administration
Administration
- Use of freshly reconstituted solution recommended
- Maintains potency for specific durations
- Recommendations for solution stability
Interaction
- No potentially hazardous interactions reported
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with known allergy to Cephalosporins
Side Effects
- Adverse effects reported infrequently
- Effects include rashes and gastrointestinal disturbances
- Potential overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA pregnancy category B
- Caution advised during pregnancy and lactation
- Excretion in human milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Care required for patients on potent diuretics
- Caution for patients with history of colitis
- Cross-reactivity with penicillin reported
Therapeutic Class
- Belongs to Second generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Instructions for reconstitution for different dosages
- Specific water for injection volumes
- Shaking gently for dispersion
Storage Conditions
- Store in a cool, dry place below specific temperature
- Away from light and moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children