Furotil 750 mg/vial (IM/IV Injection)
750 mg vial: ৳ 175.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefuroxime axetil |
| Company | Healthcare pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of pharyngitis/tonsillitis
- Treatment of acute bacterial otitis media
- Treatment of acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis
- Treatment of lower respiratory tract infections
- Treatment of skin and skin-structure infections
- Treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infections
- Treatment of bone and joint infections
- Treatment of uncomplicated gonorrhoea
- Treatment of early Lyme disease (erythema migrans)
Pharmacology
- Broad-spectrum bactericidal activity
- Effective 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 recommended
- Potency maintenance at room temperature
Interaction
- No potentially hazardous interactions reported
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with known allergy to Cephalosporins
Side effects
- Infrequent and mild adverse effects
- Reported effects include rashes and gastrointestinal disturbances
- 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
- Careful administration with potent diuretics
- Cautious use in patients with history of colitis
- Cross reactions with penicillin reported
Therapeutic class
- Belongs to second generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Specific instructions for reconstituting intramuscular and intravenous injections
Storage conditions
- Store in cool, dry place below 30<sup>o</sup> C
- Keep away from light and moisture