Furotixol 250 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 25.09 (2 x 4: ৳ 200.71)
Strip Price: ৳ 100.36
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefuroxime axetil |
| Company | Sharif pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of pharyngitis/tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes
- Treatment of acute bacterial otitis media caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis
- Treatment of acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae
- Treatment of lower respiratory tract infections including pneumonia caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Klebsiella spp.
- Treatment of skin and skin-structure infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes
- Treatment of urinary tract infections caused by E.coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae
- Treatment of bone and joint infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus
- Treatment of gonorrhoea caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae
- Treatment of early Lyme Disease (erythema migrans) caused by Borrelia burgdorferi
Pharmacology
- Broad-spectrum bactericidal activity
- Effective against β-lactamase producing strains
- Good stability to bacterial β-lactamase
- Active against many ampicillin-resistant and amoxycillin-resistant strains
Dosage
- Dosage for adolescents and adults (13 years and older)
- Dosage for paediatric patients (3 months to 12 years)
- Different dosages for various infections
- Dosage for parenteral administration
Administration
- Use of freshly reconstituted solution recommended
Interaction
- No potentially hazardous interactions reported
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with known allergy to Cephalosporins
Side Effects
- Mild and transient adverse effects reported
- Possible overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms e.g. Candida
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA pregnancy category B
- No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
- Excretion in human milk
- Caution advised during pregnancy and lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Care required when given with potent diuretics
- Cephalosporins may be given safely to patients hypersensitive to penicillin
- Cross reactions reported
Therapeutic Class
- Second generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Specific reconstitution instructions for different injections
Storage Conditions
- Store in a cool, dry place below 30°C
- Keep away from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children