Cexitil 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 45.00 (3 x 4: ৳ 540.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 180.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefuroxime axetil |
| Company | Medicon 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 pneumonia caused by various bacteria
- Skin and skin-structure infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes
- Urinary tract infections caused by E.coli or Klebsiella pneumoniae
- Bone and Joint Infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus
- Gonorrhoea caused by penicillinase-producing and non-penicillinase producing strains
- 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
- Dosage for tablet or suspension for adolescents, adults, and pediatric patients
- Dosage for parenteral administration in adults, children, neonates, and for specific infections such as pneumonia, acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, gonorrhoea, meningitis, and bone and joint infections
Administration
- Use of freshly reconstituted solution recommended
- Stability of reconstituted solution at room temperature and 5⁰ 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
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA pregnancy category of Cefuroxime is B
- No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
- Drug excreted in human milk
- Caution advised when administered to nursing women
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics & history of colitis
- Cephalosporin antibiotics may be given safely to patients hypersensitive to penicillin
- Cexitil unlikely to cause cross reactions at recommended dose levels
Therapeutic Class
- Second generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Reconstitution instructions for intramuscular and intravenous injection
Storage Conditions
- Recommended storage conditions: cool, dry place (below 30⁰ C), away from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children