Dexatil 125 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
70 ml bottle: ৳ 198.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefuroxime axetil |
| Company | Doctors chemical works ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes
- Acute Bacterial Otitis Media caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae
- Acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae
- Lower respiratory tract infections including pneumoniae
- Skin and skin-structure infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus
- Urinary tract infections caused by E. coli
- Bone and Joint Infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus
- Gonorrhoea caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae
- Early Lyme Disease (erythema migrans) caused by Borrelia burgdorferi
Pharmacology
Broad-spectrum bactericidal activity, good stability to bacterial β-lactamase
Dosage
- Tablet or Suspension:
- Adolescents and adults (13 years and older):
- 250 mg b.i.d. for 5-10 days for Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis
- 250 mg b.i.d. for 10 days for Acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis
- 250-500 mg b.i.d. for 10 days for Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis
- Parenteral:
- Adult: 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
- Adolescents and adults (13 years and older):
Administration
Use of freshly reconstituted solution is recommended
Interaction
No potentially hazardous interactions reported
Contraindications
Patients with known allergy to Cephalosporins
Side Effects
Adverse effects include rashes and gastrointestinal disturbances
Pregnancy & Lactation
US FDA pregnancy category B. Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Caution for nursing women.
Precautions & Warnings
Given with care to patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics
Therapeutic Class
Second generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
Specific instructions for 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