Cefotil 1.5 gm/vial (IV Injection)
1.5 gm vial: ৳ 250.00
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
- 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 Neisseria gonorrhoeae
- Early Lyme Disease caused by Borrelia burgdorferi
Pharmacology
- Broad-spectrum bactericidal activity
- Activity against β-lactamase producing strains
Dosage
- Dosage for adolescents and adults
- Dosage for paediatric patients
- Dosage for parenteral administration
Administration
- Reconstituted solution 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 and gastrointestinal disturbances reported
- Prolonged use may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA pregnancy category B
- Excreted in human milk
- Caution advised during pregnancy and lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Care needed with concurrent treatment with potent diuretics
- Consideration for patients with history of colitis
- Cross reactions reported with penicillin hypersensitivity
Therapeutic Class
Second generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Specific instructions for intramuscular and intravenous injections
Storage Conditions
Store in cool, dry place, away from light & moisture, below 30°C