Axim 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 45.00 (1 x 10: ৳ 450.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 450.00
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, Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis
- Acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae or Haemophilus influenzae
- Lower respiratory tract infections including pneumoniae caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Klebsiella spp.
- Skin and skin-structure infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes
- Urinary tract infections caused by E.coli or Klebsiella pneumoniae
- Bone and Joint Infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus
- Gonorrhoea caused by penicillinase-producing and non-penicillinase producing strains of Neisseria gonorrhoeae
- Early Lyme Disease (erythema migrans) caused by Borrelia burgdorferi
Pharmacology
- well-characterized and effective antibacterial agent
- broad-spectrum bactericidal activity
- good stability to bacterial β-lactamase
- active against ampicillin-resistant and amoxycillin-resistant strains
Dosage
- varied dosage for different infections
- adolescents and adults dosage
- paediatric patients dosage
- parenteral dosage for different age groups
Administration
use of freshly reconstituted solution is recommended
Interaction
no potentially hazardous interactions reported
Contraindications
contraindicated in patients with known allergy to Cephalosporins
Side Effects
- infrequent and generally mild adverse effects
- rashes
- gastrointestinal disturbances
- overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA pregnancy category B
- caution in pregnancy and during nursing
Precautions & Warnings
- care with patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics
- caution for patients with a history of colitis
- cross reactions with penicillin reported
Therapeutic Class
Second generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- specific reconstitution instructions for different intramuscular and intravenous injections
Storage Conditions
store in a cool, dry place (below 30<sup>o</sup> C), away from light & moisture, keep out of reach of children