Furotil 1.5 gm/vial (IV Injection)
1.5 gm vial: ৳ 275.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefuroxime axetil |
| Company | Healthcare pharmaceuticals 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
- Acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae or Haemophilus influenzae
- Lower respiratory tract infections including pneumoniae
- 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 against common pathogens
Dosage
- Different dosage and durations for various infections
- Dosage for adolescents, adults, and pediatric patients
- Different dosages for parenteral administration
- Specific dosage for surgical prophylaxis and pneumonia
Administration
- Use of freshly reconstituted solution recommended
Interaction
- No potentially hazardous interactions reported
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with known allergy to Cephalosporins
Side Effects
- Adverse effects occurred infrequently and were generally mild and transient
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA pregnancy category B
- Excreted in human milk
- Caution advised during pregnancy and lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution with concurrent treatment with potent diuretics and history of colitis
- Cephalosporin antibiotics may be given safely to patients hypersensitive to penicillin
Therapeutic Class
- Second generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Specific instructions for reconstituting different dosages for injection
Storage Conditions
- Store in a cool, dry place, away from light and moisture