Cefotil 250 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 25.17 (2 x 10: ৳ 503.40)
Strip Price: ৳ 251.70
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefuroxime axetil |
| Company | Square pharmaceuticals plc |
| 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
- Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis and Secondary bacterial infections of Acute bronchitis
- 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 antibacterial agent
- Bactericidal activity
- Good stability to bacterial β-lactamase
Dosage
- Different dosage for adolescents, adults, and pediatric patients
- Tablet or Suspension administration
- Parenteral administration
- Specific dosage for various infections
Administration
- Use of freshly reconstituted solution
- Potency maintenance for at least 24 hours at room temperature or 48 hours at 5°C
Interaction
- No potentially hazardous interactions reported
Contraindications
- Patients with known allergy to Cephalosporins
Side Effects
- Mild and transient effects
- Rashes
- Gastrointestinal disturbances
- Risk of overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA pregnancy category B
- Excretion in human milk
- Caution during pregnancy and lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Care with concurrent treatment with potent diuretics
- Consideration for patients with history of colitis
- Safe use for patients hypersensitive to penicillin
Therapeutic Class
- Second generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Specific reconstitution for intramuscular and intravenous injections
Storage Conditions
- Storage in cool, dry place below 30°C
- Protection from light and moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children