Cerox-A 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 50.00 (2 x 4: ৳ 400.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 200.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefuroxime axetil |
| Company | Aci limited |
| 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
- Urinary tract infections caused by E.coli or Klebsiella pneumoniae
- Bone and Joint Infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus
- Early Lyme Disease caused by Borrelia burgdorferi
Pharmacology
- Broad-spectrum bactericidal activity
- Effective against beta-lactamase producing strains
- Good stability to bacterial beta-lactamase
Dosage
- Different dosages for adolescents, adults, and paediatric patients
- Oral and parenteral administration options
- Single dose for specific conditions
Administration
- Recommendation to use freshly reconstituted solution
- Maintenance of potency for at least 24 hours at room temperature
Interaction
- No potentially hazardous interactions reported
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with known allergy to Cephalosporins
Side Effects
- Adverse effects reported infrequently
- Effects include rashes and gastrointestinal disturbances
- Prolonged use may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA pregnancy category B
- Excretion in human milk
- Caution needed for nursing women
Precautions & Warnings
- Care needed in patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics
- Cautions for patients with history of colitis
- Cross reactions with penicillin reported
Therapeutic Class
- Second generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Specific instructions for intramuscular and intravenous injections
Storage Conditions
- Store in a cool, dry place below 30 degrees Celsius
- Protection from light and moisture
- Keep out of reach of children