Axet 750 mg/vial (IM/IV Injection)
750 mg vial: ৳ 125.86
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 specific bacteria
- Lower respiratory tract infections including pneumoniae caused by various bacteria
- Skin and skin-structure infections caused by specific bacteria
- Urinary tract infections caused by specific bacteria
- Bone and Joint Infections caused by specific bacteria
- Gonorrhoea caused by specific strains of Neisseria gonorrhoeae
- Early Lyme Disease (erythema migrans) caused by Borrelia burgdorferi
Pharmacology
- Broad-spectrum bactericidal activity
- Effective antibacterial agent
- Activity against β-lactamase producing strains
- Good stability to bacterial β-lactamase
Dosage
- Dosage for adolescents and adults
- Dosage for paediatric patients
- Dosage for different types of infections
- Instructions for parenteral administration
Administration
- Use of freshly reconstituted solution recommended
- Recommended potency maintenance duration
Interaction
- No reported potentially hazardous interactions
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with known allergy to Cephalosporins
Side Effects
- Adverse effects reported to be infrequent, mild, and transient
- Reported effects include rashes and gastrointestinal disturbances
- Potential overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA pregnancy category B
- Caution advised during pregnancy and lactation
- Excretion in human milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Careful administration with concurrent treatment with potent diuretics
- Caution in patients with history of colitis
- Cross reactions with penicillin reported
Therapeutic Class
- Second generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Specific reconstitution instructions for different dosages
Storage Conditions
- Storage in a cool, dry place below 30<sup>o</sup>C
- Protection from light and moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children