Axet 250 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 25.16 (2 x 10: ৳ 503.20)
Strip Price: ৳ 251.60
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 strains
- Lower respiratory tract infections including pneumonia
- Urinary tract infections
- Skin and skin-structure infections
- Bone and Joint Infections
- Gonorrhoea
- Early Lyme Disease (erythema migrans)
Pharmacology
- Broad-spectrum bactericidal activity
- Effective against β-lactamase producing strains
- Stability to bacterial β-lactamase
Dosage
- Different dosages for adolescents, adults, and pediatric patients
- Oral and parenteral administration
- Dosage modification for severe infections
- Specific dosages for various infections like pharyngitis, sinusitis, pneumonia, etc.
Administration
- Use of freshly reconstituted solution is recommended
- Potency maintenance at room temperature for at least 24 hours
Interaction
- No potentially hazardous interactions reported
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with known allergy to Cephalosporins
Side Effects
- Adverse effects reported infrequently and generally mild
- Effects include rashes and gastrointestinal disturbances
- Possible overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms with prolonged use
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA pregnancy category of Cefuroxime is B
- Caution recommended during pregnancy and lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics
- History of colitis should be considered
- Cephalosporin antibiotics may be given safely to patients hypersensitive to penicillin with cross reactions reported
Therapeutic Class
- Second generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Specific instructions for reconstituting intramuscular and intravenous injections
Storage Conditions
- Store in a cool, dry place below 30<sup>o</sup> C
- Keep away from light and moisture