Furex 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 45.15 (2 x 7: ৳ 632.10)
Strip Price: ৳ 316.05
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefuroxime axetil |
| Company | Drug international 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 pneumonia caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae
- Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis
- 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
Pharmacology
- Broad-spectrum bactericidal activity
- Good stability to bacterial β-lactamase
Dosage
- For Adults: 250-500 mg b.i.d.
- For Adolescents: 250 mg b.i.d.
- For Paediatric Patients: Dose based on age and condition
- Parenteral Administration: Dose based on severity of infection
Administration
- Freshly reconstituted solution recommended
- Maintains potency for at least 24 hours at room temperature
Interaction
- No potentially hazardous interactions reported
Contraindications
- Known allergy to Cephalosporins
Side Effects
- Infrequent and generally mild and transient
- Rashes and gastrointestinal disturbances reported
- Prolonged use may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA pregnancy category: B
- Caution advised during pregnancy and lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Use with care in patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics
- Cephalosporin antibiotics may be given safely to patients hypersensitive to penicillin
- Cross reactions reported
Therapeutic Class
- Second generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Specific reconstitution instructions for different types of injections
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30° C, away from light and moisture