Cefurim 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 45.17 (2 x 4: ৳ 361.36)
Strip Price: ৳ 180.68
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefuroxime axetil |
| Company | Somatec pharmaceuticals ltd |
| 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
- Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis caused by specific 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 bacteria
- Early Lyme Disease (erythema migrans) caused by Borrelia burgdorferi
Pharmacology
- Broad-spectrum bactericidal activity
- Activity against β-lactamase producing strains
- Stability to bacterial β-lactamase
- Active against ampicillin-resistant and amoxycillin-resistant strains
Dosage
- Different dosage for adolescents, adults, and pediatric patients
- Tablet or Suspension usage
- Specific dosage for various infections
- Parenteral dosage for different age groups and conditions
- Dosage for surgical prophylaxis, pneumonia, acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, gonorrhea, meningitis, and bone and joint infections
Administration
- Use of freshly reconstituted solution recommended
- Potency maintenance at room temperature and 5<sup>o</sup> C
Interaction
- No potentially hazardous interactions reported
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with known allergy to Cephalosporins
Side Effects
- Infrequent and generally mild and transient adverse effects
- Reported effects include rashes and gastrointestinal disturbances
- Prolonged use may result in the overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA pregnancy category B
- No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
- Excretion in human milk
- Caution during pregnancy and lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Careful use with potent diuretics and patients with history of colitis
- Possible cross reactions with penicillin hypersensitivity
- Likely safe at recommended dose levels
Therapeutic Class
- Second generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Specific instructions for reconstituting for intramuscular and intravenous injection
Storage Conditions
- Store in a cool, dry place below 30<sup>o</sup> C
- Keep away from light and moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children