Furocef 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 45.17 (2 x 6: ৳ 542.04)
Strip Price: ৳ 271.02
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefuroxime axetil |
| Company | Renata limited |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of infections caused by sensitive bacteria
- Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis
- Acute Bacterial Otitis Media
- Acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis
- Lower respiratory tract infections
- Skin and skin-structure infections
- Urinary tract infections
- Bone and Joint Infections
- Gonorrhoea
- Early Lyme Disease (erythema migrans)
Pharmacology
- Broad-spectrum bactericidal activity
- Effective antibacterial agent
- Activity against β-lactamase producing strains
Dosage
- Adolescents and adults dosage
- Paediatric Patients dosage
- Parenteral dosage for adults, children, neonates, surgical prophylaxis, pneumonia, acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, gonorrhoea, meningitis, bone and joint infections
Administration
Use of freshly reconstituted solution recommended
Interaction
No potentially hazardous interactions reported
Contraindications
Contraindicated in patients with known allergy to Cephalosporins
Side Effects
- Infrequent adverse effects
- Mild and transient in nature
- Rashes
- Gastrointestinal disturbances
- Prolonged use may result in the overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms (e.g. Candida)
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA pregnancy category B
- Caution advised when administered to nursing women
Precautions & Warnings
- Given with care to patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics
- Caution in patients with history of colitis
- Potential cross reactions with penicillin hypersensitivity
Therapeutic Class
Second generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
Specific reconstitution instructions for different intramuscular and intravenous injections
Storage Conditions
Store in a cool, dry place (below 30°C), away from light & moisture