Adetil 250 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 25.00 (10's pack: ৳ 250.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefuroxime axetil |
| Company | Supreme pharmaceutical ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes
- Treatment of Acute Bacterial Otitis Media caused by various strains
- Treatment of Acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis
- Treatment of Lower respiratory tract infections including pneumoniae
- Treatment of Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis
- Treatment of Secondary bacterial infections of Acute bronchitis
- Treatment of Skin and skin-structure infections
- Treatment of Urinary tract infections
- Treatment of Bone and Joint Infections
- Treatment of Gonorrhoea
- Treatment of Early Lyme Disease (erythema migrans)
Pharmacology
- Broad-spectrum bactericidal activity
- Activity against β-lactamase producing strains
- Good stability to bacterial β-lactamase
Dosage
- Dosage for Adolescents and adults (13 years and older)
- Dosage for Paediatric Patients (3 months to 12 years)
- Dosage for Parenteral administration
- Dosage in Meningitis
- Dosage in bone and joint infections
Administration
- Use of freshly reconstituted solution 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
- Contraindicated in patients with known allergy to Cephalosporins
Side Effects
- Adverse effects occurred infrequently
- Adverse effects generally mild and transient
- Effects reported include rashes and gastrointestinal disturbances
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA pregnancy category B
- No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
- Excreted in human milk
- Caution advised during pregnancy and lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics
- Caution in patients with history of colitis
- Potential cross reactions with penicillin
Therapeutic Class
- Belongs to Second generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Reconstitution for 750 mg intramuscular injection
- Reconstitution for 750 mg intravenous injection
- Reconstitution for 1.5 g intravenous injection
Storage Conditions
- Store in a cool, dry place (below 30<sup>o</sup> C)
- Keep away from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children