Axet 125 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 15.10 (2 x 10: ৳ 302.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 151.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefuroxime axetil |
| Company | Orion pharma ltd |
| 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 certain bacteria
- Lower respiratory tract infections including pneumonia caused by various bacteria
- Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis and Secondary bacterial infections
- Skin and skin-structure infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes
- Urinary tract infections caused by specific bacteria
- Bone and Joint Infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus
- Gonorrhoea caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae
- Early Lyme Disease caused by Borrelia burgdorferi
Pharmacology
- Broad-spectrum bactericidal activity
- Good stability to bacterial β-lactamase
- Active against ampicillin-resistant and amoxicillin-resistant strains
Dosage
- Recommended dosage for adolescents and adults
- Recommended dosage for pediatric patients
- Different dosages for various infections and age groups
Administration
- Use of freshly reconstituted solution recommended
- Maintains potency for at least 24 hours at room temperature or 48 hours at 5° C
Interaction
- No potentially hazardous interactions reported
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with known allergy to Cephalosporins
Side Effects
- Infrequent and generally mild and transient adverse effects
- Reported effects include rashes and gastrointestinal disturbances
- Prolonged use may result in the overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA pregnancy category B
- Caution advised during pregnancy and lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Use with care in patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics
- Caution for patients with history of colitis
- Cross reactions reported with penicillin hypersensitivity
Therapeutic Class
- Second generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Specific instructions for reconstituting intramuscular and intravenous injections
Storage Conditions
- Store in a cool, dry place (below 30° C)
- Keep away from light and moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children