Bactikil 125 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefuroxime axetil |
| Company | Edruc limited |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of infections caused by sensitive bacteria
- 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 pneumoniae caused by various 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 caused by Borrelia burgdorferi
Pharmacology
Cefuroxime is a well-characterized and effective antibacterial agent with broad-spectrum bactericidal activity against a wide range of common pathogens, including β-lactamase producing strains.
Dosage
- Dosage for Adolescents and adults (13 years and older)
- Dosage for Paediatric Patients (3 months to 12 years)
- Parenteral dosage for Adults, Children, Neonate, Surgical prophylaxis, Pneumonia, Acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, In Gonorrhoea, Meningitis, bone and joint infections
Administration
The use of freshly reconstituted solution is recommended, and it maintains potency for at least 24 hours at room temperature or 48 hours at 5 degrees C.
Interaction
No potentially hazardous interactions have been reported.
Contraindications
Cefuroxime is contraindicated in patients with known allergy to Cephalosporins.
Side Effects
Adverse effects have occurred infrequently and have been generally mild and transient in nature. Effects reported include rashes and gastrointestinal disturbances. Prolonged use may result in the overgrowth of non susceptible organisms e.g. Candida.
Pregnancy & Lactation
US FDA pregnancy category of Cefuroxime is B. Caution should be exercised when Cefuroxime is administered to a nursing woman.
Precautions & Warnings
Bactikil should be given with care to patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics and who have a history of colitis. Cephalosporin antibiotics may in general be given safely to patients who are hypersensitive to penicillin, although cross reactions have been reported.
Therapeutic Class
Second generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
Instructions for reconstitution for different injection doses
Storage Conditions
Store in a cool, dry place (below 30 degrees C), away from light and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.