Axim 125 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
70 ml bottle: ৳ 225.00
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
- Skin and skin-structure infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus
- Urinary tract infections caused by E.coli or Klebsiella pneumoniae
- 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
- Good stability to bacterial beta-lactamase
- Active against many ampicillin-resistant and amoxycillin-resistant strains
Dosage
- Recommended dosage for adolescents and adults
- Recommended dosage for paediatric patients
- Different dosage options for parenteral use
- Dosage for specific conditions such as pneumonia, acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, and gonorrhoea
Administration
- Recommendation to use freshly reconstituted solution
Interaction
- No potentially hazardous interactions reported
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with known allergy to Cephalosporins
Side Effects
- Adverse effects occurred infrequently and generally mild and transient in nature
- Reported effects include rashes and gastrointestinal disturbances
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA pregnancy category - B
- Caution advised during pregnancy and lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution advised for patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics
- Cross reactions with penicillin reported
Therapeutic Class
- Belongs to the Second generation Cephalosporins therapeutic class
Reconstitution
- Guidelines for reconstituting for intramuscular and intravenous injections
Storage Conditions
- Recommended storage conditions