Fixcef 250 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 30.00 (2 x 7: ৳ 420.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 210.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefuroxime axetil |
| Company | Navana pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Fixcef Tablet
Category
- Medication
- Antibiotic
Indications
- Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes
- Acute Bacterial Otitis Media caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae
- Acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae or Haemophilus influenzae
- Lower respiratory tract infections including pneumoniae, caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Klebsiella spp.
- Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis and Secondary bacterial infections of Acute bronchitis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Haemophilus parainfluenzae
- 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 Neisseria gonorrhoeae
- Early Lyme Disease (erythema migrans) caused by Borrelia burgdorferi
Pharmacology
Well-characterized and effective antibacterial agent with broad-spectrum bactericidal activity against a wide range of common pathogens
Dosage
- Tablet: Adolescents and adults 250 mg b.i.d. for 5-10 days
- Suspension: Adolescents and adults 250-500 mg b.i.d. for 5-10 days
- Parenteral: 750 mg-1.5 gm three times daily by IM or IV injection
- Paediatric Patients: Dosage varies based on specific condition
Administration
Freshly reconstituted solution is recommended. Maintains potency for at least 24 hours at room temperature or 48 hours at 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 in nature
- Effects reported 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 B
- Caution should be exercised when administered to a nursing woman
Precautions & Warnings
- Given with care to patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics & history of colitis
- Cephalosporin antibiotics may generally be given safely to patients who are hypersensitive to penicillin
Therapeutic Class
- Second generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
Instructions provided for various intramuscular and intravenous injections
Storage Conditions
Store in a cool, dry place (below 30°C), away from light & moisture