Twotil 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 45.00 (6's pack: ৳ 270.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefuroxime axetil |
| Company | Arges life science limited |
| Also available as |
Title
- Twotil Tablet
- Twotil Suspension
Category
- Antibiotic
- Medication
- Pharmaceutical
Description
- A well-characterized and effective antibacterial agent
- Broad-spectrum bactericidal activity
- Active against many ampicillin-resistant and amoxycillin-resistant strains
Dosage Instructions
- Administration for Adolescents and adults
- Administration for Paediatric Patients
- Parenteral Administration
- Administration in Meningitis
- Administration in bone and joint infections
Color Options
- White
Indications
- Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes
- Acute Bacterial Otitis Media caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae
- Skin and skin-structure infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus
- Urinary tract infections caused by E.coli or Klebsiella pneumoniae
Mode of Action
- Good stability to bacterial β-lactamase
- Effective against β-lactamase producing strains
Interaction
- No potentially hazardous interactions reported
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with known allergy to Cephalosporins
Side Effects
- Adverse effects infrequent, mild and transient
- Rashes and gastrointestinal disturbances reported
- Prolonged use may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA pregnancy category B
- Excreted in human milk
- Caution during pregnancy and lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Care with potent diuretics
- Caution in patients with history of colitis
- Cross reactions with penicillin reported
Therapeutic Class
- Second generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Intramuscular and intravenous reconstitution instructions provided
Storage Conditions
- Store in a cool, dry place below 30°C
- Away from light and moisture
- Keep out of reach of children