Ceroxime 125 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
70 ml bottle: ৳ 198.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefuroxime axetil |
| Company | Asiatic laboratories ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treats infections caused by sensitive bacteria
- Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes
- Acute Bacterial Otitis Media caused by various strains
- Skin and skin-structure infections caused by specific strains
- Urinary tract infections caused by specific strains
- Gonorrhoea caused by penicillinase-producing and non-penicillinase producing strains of Neisseria gonorrhoeae
- Early Lyme Disease (erythema migrans) caused by Borrelia burgdorferi
Pharmacology
- Broad-spectrum bactericidal activity
- Good stability to bacterial β-lactamase
- Active against many ampicillin-resistant and amoxycillin-resistant strains
Dosage
- Adolescents and adults dosage for different infections
- Pediatric patients dosage for different infections
- Parenteral dosage for different infections
- Surgical prophylaxis dosage
- Dosage in Meningitis
- Dosage in bone and joint infections
Administration
- Use of freshly reconstituted solution recommended
- Potency maintenance at room temperature or 5°C
Interaction
- No potentially hazardous interactions reported
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with known allergy to Cephalosporins
Side Effects
- Adverse effects occurred infrequently and generally mild and transient
- Reported effects 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 of Cefuroxime is B
- No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
- Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
- Excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when administered to a nursing woman
Precautions & Warnings
- Given with care to patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics & who has history of colitis
- Cephalosporin antibiotics may generally be given safely to patients who are hypersensitive to penicillin
- Cross reactions reported
- Unlikely problem at recommended dose levels
Therapeutic Class
- Second generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Instructions for reconstitution for different intramuscular and intravenous injections
Storage Conditions
- Store in a cool, dry place (below 30°C)
- Away from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children