Cefurim 125 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
70 ml bottle: ৳ 200.00
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 different bacteria
- Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis and Secondary bacterial infections 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 strains of Neisseria gonorrhoeae
- Early Lyme Disease (erythema migrans) caused by Borrelia burgdorferi
Pharmacology
- Broad-spectrum bactericidal activity
- Effective against beta-lactamase producing strains
- Good stability to bacterial beta-lactamase
- Active against ampicillin-resistant and amoxycillin-resistant strains
Dosage
- Different dosage for Adolescents, adults, and pediatric patients
- Tablet or Suspension dosage
- Parenteral dosage for different age groups
- Dosage for various types of infections
Administration
Use of freshly reconstituted solution recommended
Interaction
No potentially hazardous interactions reported
Contraindications
Contraindicated in patients with known allergy to Cephalosporins
Side Effects
- Adverse effects occurred infrequently
- Mild and transient in nature
- Rashes and gastrointestinal disturbances reported
- 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 administration to nursing women
Precautions & Warnings
- Given with care to patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics
- Cephalosporin antibiotics may be given safely to patients who are hypersensitive to penicillin
- Cross reactions reported
Therapeutic Class
Second generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
Instructions for intramuscular and intravenous injection reconstitution
Storage Conditions
Store in a cool, dry place (below 30°C), away from light & moisture