Axibid 250 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 25.08 (2 x 7: ৳ 351.12)
Strip Price: ৳ 175.56
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefuroxime axetil |
| Company | Nuvista pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of pharyngitis/tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes
- Treatment of acute bacterial otitis media caused by multiple strains including Streptococcus pneumoniae
- Treatment of acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae or Haemophilus influenzae
- Treatment of lower respiratory tract infections including pneumonia caused by various bacteria
- 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 β-lactamase producing strains
- Good stability to bacterial β-lactamase
Dosage
- Dosage for adolescents, adults, and paediatric patients
- Different dosages for various infections and age groups
- Oral and parenteral administration
Administration
- Use of freshly reconstituted solution recommended
- Stability of reconstituted solution at room temperature and 5°C
Interaction
- No potentially hazardous interactions reported
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with known allergy to Cephalosporins
Side Effects
- Infrequent and mild adverse effects
- Transient nature of reported effects
- Possible overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms with prolonged use
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA pregnancy category B
- No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
- Excretion in human milk
- Caution advised during pregnancy and lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Careful use in patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics
- Consideration for patients with a history of colitis
- Safe use in patients hypersensitive to penicillin
- No reported cross reactions at recommended dose levels
Therapeutic Class
- Second generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Instructions for reconstitution for intramuscular and intravenous injection
Storage Conditions
- Storage in a cool, dry place below 30°C
- Protection from light and moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children