Cefurim 250 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 25.10 (3 x 4: ৳ 301.20)

Strip Price: ৳ 100.40

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Cefuroxime axetil
Company	Somatec pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as	Cefurim 500 mg tablet Cefurim 125 mg suspension

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
Lower respiratory tract infections including pneumoniae
Skin and skin-structure infections
Urinary tract infections
Bone and Joint Infections
Gonorrhoea caused by various strains
Early Lyme Disease (erythema migrans)

Pharmacology

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 pediatric patients (3 months to 12 years)
Dosage for parenteral administration
Dosage in Meningitis
Dosage in bone and joint infections

Administration

Use of freshly reconstituted solution recommended; maintains potency for at least 24 hours at room temperature or 48 hours at 5°C

Interaction

No potentially hazardous interactions reported

Contraindications

Contraindicated in patients with known allergy to Cephalosporins

Side Effects

Adverse effects 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 B; caution should be exercised when administered to a nursing woman

Precautions & Warnings

Should be given with care to patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics & who have history of colitis; may be given safely to patients who are hypersensitive to penicillin although cross reactions have been reported

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°C), away from light & moisture; Keep out of the reach of children