Cefotil 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 45.29 (2 x 6: ৳ 543.48)
Strip Price: ৳ 271.74
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 various strains
- Acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae or Haemophilus influenzae
- Lower respiratory tract infections including pneumonia
- Secondary bacterial infections of Acute bronchitis
- Skin and skin-structure infections
- Urinary tract infections
- Bone and Joint Infections
- Gonorrhoea
- Early Lyme Disease (erythema migrans)
Pharmacology
- Bactericidal activity against common pathogens
- Broad-spectrum activity
- Good stability to bacterial β-lactamase
- Active against many ampicillin-resistant and amoxycillin-resistant strains
Dosage
- Dosage for adolescents and adults
- Dosage for Paediatric Patients
- Dosage for Parenteral administration
- Dosage for Surgical prophylaxis
- Dosage for Pneumonia
- Dosage for Gonorrhoea
- Dosage in Meningitis
- Dosage in bone and joint infections
Administration
- Use of freshly reconstituted solution recommended
- Potency maintenance at room temperature or 5<sup>o</sup> C for 24-48 hours
Interaction
- No potentially hazardous interactions reported
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with known allergy to Cephalosporins
Side Effects
- Adverse effects occurrence infrequent
- Mild and transient effects reported
- Rashes and gastrointestinal disturbances reported
- Prolonged use may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA pregnancy category B
- No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
- Caution advised during nursing
Precautions & Warnings
- Care advised in patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics
- Caution for patients with history of colitis
- Cross reactions with penicillin reported
- Likely safe for patients hypersensitive to penicillin at recommended dose levels
Therapeutic Class
- Second generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Reconstitution for 750 mg intramuscular injection
- Reconstitution for 750 mg intravenous injection
- Reconstitution for 1.5 g intravenous injection
Storage Conditions
- Store in a cool, dry place (below 30<sup>o</sup> C)
- Store away from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children