Axim 250 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 25.00 (2 x 10: ৳ 500.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 250.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefuroxime axetil |
| Company | Aristopharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- 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 pneumonia caused by specific bacteria
- Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis and Secondary bacterial infections of Acute bronchitis caused by specific bacteria
- 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 (erythema migrans) caused by Borrelia burgdorferi
Pharmacology
- Broad-spectrum bactericidal activity
- Effective against various common pathogens
- Good stability to bacterial beta-lactamase
Dosage
- Different dosage for adolescents, adults, and pediatric patients
- Tablet or Suspension administration
- Parenteral administration for severe infections
- Specific dosage for different types of infections
Administration
Use of freshly reconstituted solution recommended
Interaction
No potentially hazardous interactions reported
Contraindications
Contraindicated in patients with known allergy to Cephalosporins
Side Effects
- Infrequent occurrence of adverse effects
- Mild and transient effects reported
- Possibility of overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA pregnancy category B
- Caution required during pregnancy and lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Careful administration with concurrent treatment with potent diuretics
- History of colitis should be considered
- Cephalosporin antibiotics generally safe for patients hypersensitive to penicillin
- Cross reactions possible
- Unlikely problems at recommended dose levels
Therapeutic Class
Second generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
Instructions for reconstituting injections
Storage Conditions
- Store in a cool, dry place below 30°C
- Protect from light and moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children