Cefuxet 250 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 25.00 (4 x 4: ৳ 400.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 100.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefuroxime axetil |
| Company | Chemist laboratories ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of infections caused by sensitive bacteria
- Pharyngitis and Tonsillitis
- Acute Bacterial Otitis Media
- Acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis
- Lower respiratory tract infections including pneumonia
- Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis
- Skin and skin-structure infections
- Urinary tract infections
- Bone and Joint Infections
- Gonorrhoea
- Early Lyme Disease
Pharmacology
Broad-spectrum bactericidal activity
Dosage
- TabletOrSuspension:
- AdolescentsAndAdults:
- 250 mg b.i.d. for 5-10 days
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- Acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis: 250 mg b.i.d. for 10 days
- Uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections: 250-500 mg b.i.d. for 10 days
- PaediatricPatients:
- 20 mg/kg/day b.i.d for 5-10 days
- Acute otitis media: 30 mg/kg/day b.i.d for 10 days
- Impetigo: 30 mg/kg/day b.i.d for 10 days
- AdolescentsAndAdults:
- Parenteral:
- 750 mg three times daily by IM or IV injection
- Children (above 3 months of age): 30 - 100 mg/kg/day given in 3 or 4 equally divided doses
Administration
Usage of freshly reconstituted solution is recommended
Interaction
No potentially hazardous interactions reported
Contraindications
Contraindicated in patients with known allergy to Cephalosporins
SideEffects
- Mild and transient adverse effects
- Rashes
- Gastrointestinal disturbances
PregnancyAndLactation
US FDA pregnancy category B. Caution advised during lactation.
PrecautionsAndWarnings
- Caution with concurrent use of potent diuretics
- Cephalosporins may be given safely to patients hypersensitive to penicillin
TherapeuticClass
Second generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
Various methods and dosages for intramuscular and intravenous injection
StorageConditions
Store in a cool, dry place (below 30°C), away from light & moisture