Axim 125 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 15.00 (1 x 10: ৳ 150.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 150.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefuroxime axetil |
| Company | Aristopharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of infections caused by sensitive bacteria
- Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes
- Acute Bacterial Otitis Media caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae
- Acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae
- Lower respiratory tract infections including pneumonia caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae
- Skin and skin-structure infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus
- Urinary tract infections caused by E.coli
- Bone and Joint Infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus
- Gonorrhoea caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae
- Early Lyme Disease (erythema migrans) caused by Borrelia burgdorferi
Pharmacology
- Broad-spectrum bactericidal activity
- Stability to bacterial β-lactamase
- Active against ampicillin-resistant and amoxycillin-resistant strains
Dosage
- Different dosages for adolescents, adults, and pediatric patients
- Tablet or suspension administration
- Parenteral administration for severe infections
- Dosage adjustment for different conditions like pneumonia and bronchitis
Administration
- Use of freshly reconstituted solution recommended
- Potency maintained for at least 24 hours at room temperature or 48 hours at 5°C
Interaction
No potentially hazardous interactions reported
Contraindications
Contraindicated in patients with known allergy to Cephalosporins
Side Effects
- Infrequent and mild adverse effects
- Effects include rashes and gastrointestinal disturbances
- Prolonged use may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms
Pregnancy & Lactation
US FDA pregnancy category B, caution advised during pregnancy and lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Care in patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics
- Caution advised for nursing women
- Cross reactions with penicillin reported
Therapeutic Class
Second generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
Instructions for reconstitution for intramuscular and intravenous injection
Storage Conditions
Store in a cool, dry place, away from light & moisture, below 30°C, and keep out of the reach of children