Furex 250 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 25.10 (2 x 7: ৳ 351.40)
Strip Price: ৳ 175.70
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefuroxime axetil |
| Company | Drug international ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of infections caused by sensitive bacteria
- 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
- Skin and skin-structure infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus
- 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
- Broad-spectrum bactericidal activity
- Activity against β-lactamase producing strains
- Good stability to bacterial β-lactamase
Dosage
- Dosage for Adolescents and adults
- Dosage for Paediatric Patients
- Dosage for Parenteral administration
Administration
Use of freshly reconstituted solution is recommended
Interaction
No potentially hazardous interactions reported
Contraindications
Contraindicated in patients with known allergy to Cephalosporins
Side Effects
- Adverse effects occurred infrequently
- Effects reported 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
- Cautious use during pregnancy and lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Use care in patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics
- Caution in patients with history of colitis
- Safety in patients hypersensitive to penicillin
Therapeutic Class
Second generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
Instructions for reconstituting for different injections
Storage Conditions
Store in a cool, dry place away from light & moisture