Famicef 250 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 25.17 (5 x 4: ৳ 503.40)
Strip Price: ৳ 100.68
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefuroxime axetil |
| Company | Acme laboratories ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes
- Acute Bacterial Otitis Media caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis
- Acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae or Haemophilus influenzae
- Lower respiratory tract infections including pneumoniae
- Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis and Secondary bacterial infections of Acute bronchitis
- Skin and skin-structure infections
- Urinary tract infections
- Bone and Joint Infections
- Gonorrhoea
- Early Lyme Disease (erythema migrans) caused by Borrelia burgdorferi
Pharmacology
- Broad-spectrum bactericidal activity against common pathogens
Dosage
- Different dosage for adolescents, adults, and pediatric patients
- Oral and parenteral dosage recommendations for various infections
- Specific dosage for surgical prophylaxis, pneumonia, and meningitis
Administration
- Recommendation for using freshly reconstituted solution
- Stability of reconstituted solution at room temperature and 5°C
Interaction
- No potentially hazardous interactions reported
Contraindications
- Known allergy to Cephalosporins
Side Effects
- Infrequent and generally mild adverse effects
- Possible overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms
Pregnancy & Lactation
- FDA pregnancy category B
- Excretion in human milk
- Caution advised during pregnancy and lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Careful use with concurrent treatment with potent diuretics
- Cautious use in patients with history of colitis
- Potential cross reactions with penicillin
- Likely safety for patients hypersensitive to penicillin at recommended doses
Therapeutic Class
- Second generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Specific instructions for reconstitution for various dosages
Storage Conditions
- Cool, dry place storage below 30°C, away from light and moisture