Axefur 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 45.13 (6's pack: ৳ 270.78)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefuroxime axetil |
| Company | Amulet pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of pharyngitis/tonsillitis
- Treatment of acute bacterial otitis media
- Treatment of acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis
- Treatment of lower respiratory tract infections
- Treatment of skin and skin-structure infections
- Treatment of urinary tract infections
- Treatment of bone and joint infections
- Treatment of gonorrhea
- Treatment of early Lyme disease
Pharmacology
- Broad-spectrum bactericidal activity
- Effective against beta-lactamase producing strains
Dosage
- Dosage for adolescents and adults
- Dosage for pediatric patients
- Dosage for parenteral administration
- Dosage for meningitis
- Dosage for bone and joint infections
Administration
Freshly reconstituted solution recommended
Interaction
No potentially hazardous interactions reported
Contraindications
Contraindicated in patients with known allergy to Cephalosporins
Side Effects
- Infrequent adverse effects
- Mild and transient nature
- Rashes
- Gastrointestinal disturbances
- Prolonged use may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA pregnancy category B
- Caution advised during pregnancy and lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution with potent diuretics
- Caution with patients having a history of colitis
- Potential cross reactions with penicillin hypersensitivity
Therapeutic Class
Second generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
Reconstitution instructions for intramuscular and intravenous injections
Storage Conditions
Store in a cool, dry place below 30°C, away from light and moisture