Axibid 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 45.13 (1 x 7: ৳ 315.91)
Strip Price: ৳ 315.91
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefuroxime axetil |
| Company | Nuvista pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes
- Acute Bacterial Otitis Media caused by bacteria strains
- Acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis caused by bacteria strains
- Lower respiratory tract infections including pneumonia caused by bacteria strains
- Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis and Secondary bacterial infections of Acute bronchitis caused by bacteria strains
- Skin and skin-structure infections caused by bacteria strains
- Urinary tract infections caused by bacteria strains
- Bone and Joint Infections caused by bacteria strains
- Gonorrhoea caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae
- Early Lyme Disease (erythema migrans) caused by Borrelia burgdorferi
Pharmacology
- Broad-spectrum bactericidal activity
- Good stability to bacterial β-lactamase
- Active against ampicillin-resistant and amoxycillin-resistant strains
Dosage
- Different dosage for adolescents, adults, and pediatric patients
- Oral and Parenteral administration
- Specific dosage for various infections
Administration
- Use of freshly reconstituted solution recommended
- Potency maintained for at least 24 hours at room temperature or 48 hours at 5<sup>o</sup> C
Interaction
- No potentially hazardous interactions reported
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with known allergy to Cephalosporins
Side Effects
- Mild and transient adverse effects
- Reported rashes and gastrointestinal disturbances
- Potential overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA pregnancy category B
- Excretion in human milk
- Caution advised during pregnancy and lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution with concurrent use of potent diuretics
- History of colitis
- Potential cross reactions with penicillin hypersensitivity
Therapeutic Class
- Second generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Instructions for intramuscular and intravenous injection reconstitution
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30<sup>o</sup> C, away from light & moisture