Furex 125 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
70 ml bottle: ৳ 230.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefuroxime axetil |
| Company | Drug international ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Pharyngitis
- Tonsillitis
- Acute Bacterial Otitis Media
- Sinusitis
- Lower respiratory tract infections
- Chronic bronchitis
- Skin infections
- Urinary tract infections
- Bone and Joint Infections
- Gonorrhea
- Lyme Disease
Pharmacology
Broad-spectrum bactericidal activity, stability to bacterial β-lactamase, effective against ampicillin-resistant and amoxycillin-resistant strains
Dosage
- Tablet or Suspension
- Parenteral
Administration
Freshly reconstituted solution recommended, potency maintenance at room temperature or 5°C
Interaction
No potentially hazardous interactions reported
Contraindications
Contraindicated in patients with known allergy to Cephalosporins
Side Effects
- Rashes
- Gastrointestinal disturbances
- Prolonged use may result in the overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms like Candida
Pregnancy & Lactation
US FDA pregnancy category B, excreted in human milk, caution advised during nursing
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics
- Care required in patients with history of colitis
Therapeutic Class
Second generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- For 750 mg intramuscular injection
- For 750 mg intravenous injection
- For 1.5 g intravenous injection
Storage Conditions
Store below 30°C, away from light & moisture, keep out of the reach of children