Furex 1.5 gm/vial (IV Injection)
1.5 gm vial: ৳ 220.00
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
- Lower respiratory tract infections including pneumonia
- 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
- 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
- Parenteral Dosage for Adult, Children, Neonate
- Dosage for Meningitis
- Dosage for bone and joint infections
- Recommended use of freshly reconstituted solution
Administration
- Recommended use of freshly reconstituted solution
- Potency maintenance for at least 24 hours at room temperature or 48 hours at 5<sup>o</sup> C
Interaction
No potentially hazardous interactions reported
Contraindications
Contraindicated in patients with known allergy to Cephalosporins
Side Effects
- Adverse effects have been generally mild and transient in nature
- Reported effects include rashes and gastrointestinal disturbances
- Prolonged use may result in the overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA pregnancy category B
- Caution advised for use during pregnancy and lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution advised for patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics
- Cephalosporin antibiotics may be given safely to patients hypersensitive to penicillin
- Cross reactions have been reported, but not likely to be a problem at recommended dose levels
Therapeutic Class
Second generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
Specific instructions for reconstitution for intramuscular and intravenous injection
Storage Conditions
Store in a cool, dry place (below 30<sup>o</sup> C), away from light & moisture