Axetil 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 45.17 (2 x 6: ৳ 542.00)
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Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefuroxime axetil |
| Company | Alco pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of pharyngitis/tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes
- Treatment of acute bacterial otitis media caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis
- Treatment of acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae or Haemophilus influenzae
- Treatment of lower respiratory tract infections including pneumonia caused by various pathogens
- Treatment of skin and skin-structure infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes
- Treatment of urinary tract infections caused by E.coli or Klebsiella pneumoniae
- Treatment of bone and joint infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus
- Treatment of gonorrhoea caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae
- Treatment of early Lyme Disease (erythema migrans) caused by Borrelia burgdorferi
Pharmacology
- Broad-spectrum bactericidal activity
- Effective against beta-lactamase producing strains
- Stability to bacterial beta-lactamase
Dosage
- Recommended dosage for adolescents and adults
- Recommended dosage for pediatric patients
- Recommended dosage for parenteral administration
- Specific dosage instructions for various infections
Administration
- Recommendation for use of freshly reconstituted solution
- Potency maintenance at room temperature and 5 degrees Celsius
Interaction
- No reported potentially hazardous interactions
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with known allergy to Cephalosporins
Side Effects
- Infrequent occurrence of adverse effects
- Reported effects include rashes and gastrointestinal disturbances
- Potential overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms with prolonged use
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA pregnancy category of Cefuroxime is B
- Caution advised during pregnancy and lactation
- Excretion in human milk reported
Precautions & Warnings
- Care required for patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics
- Caution for patients with history of colitis
- Potential cross reactions with penicillin
Therapeutic Class
- Belongs to second generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Specific reconstitution instructions for various intramuscular and intravenous injections
Storage Conditions
- Recommended storage conditions below 30 degrees Celsius, away from light & moisture