Axetil 125 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 12.04 (2 x 6: ৳ 144.50)
Strip Price: ৳ 72.25
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefuroxime axetil |
| Company | Alco 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
- Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis
- 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 caused by Borrelia burgdorferi
Pharmacology
- Broad-spectrum bactericidal activity
- Activity against β-lactamase producing strains
- Stability to bacterial β-lactamase
Dosage
- Dosage for Adolescents and adults
- Dosage for Paediatric Patients
- Dosage for Parenteral administration
- Dosage for Meningitis
- Dosage for bone and joint infections
- Dosage for surgical prophylaxis
Administration
- Use of freshly reconstituted solution is recommended
Interaction
- No potentially hazardous interactions reported
Contraindications
- Patients with known allergy to Cephalosporins
Side Effects
- Adverse effects occurred infrequently
- Mild and transient adverse effects
- Rashes
- Gastrointestinal disturbances
- Prolonged use may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA pregnancy category B
- Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
- Excreted in human milk
- Caution in nursing women
Precautions & Warnings
- Should be given with care to patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics
- Cephalosporin antibiotics may be given safely to patients who are hypersensitive to penicillin
- Cross reactions reported
- Not likely to be a problem at the recommended dose levels
Therapeutic Class
- 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° C), away from light & moisture