Furotixol 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 45.13 (2 x 4: ৳ 361.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 180.50
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefuroxime axetil |
| Company | Sharif pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treats infections caused by sensitive bacteria
- Effective against various bacterial infections such as pharyngitis/tonsillitis, otitis media, sinusitis, pneumonia, bronchitis, skin infections, urinary tract infections, bone and joint infections, gonorrhea, Lyme disease
Pharmacology
- Broad-spectrum bactericidal activity
- Active against beta-lactamase producing strains
- Effective against ampicillin-resistant and amoxycillin-resistant strains
Dosage
- Dosage information for adolescents, adults, and pediatric patients
- Different dosage for tablet/suspension and parenteral administration
Administration
- Freshly reconstituted solution is recommended
- Maintains potency for 24-48 hours at specific temperatures
Interaction
- No potentially hazardous interactions reported
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with known allergy to Cephalosporins
Side Effects
- Infrequent and mild adverse effects reported
- May cause rashes and gastrointestinal disturbances
- Prolonged use may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA pregnancy category B
- Excretion in human milk
- Caution advised during pregnancy and nursing
Precautions & Warnings
- Careful use with concurrent treatment of potent diuretics
- Cephalosporins generally safe for patients hypersensitive to penicillin
- Cross reactions reported
Therapeutic Class
- Second generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Instructions for reconstituting intramuscular and intravenous injections
Storage Conditions
- Store in cool, dry place (below 30°C)
- Keep away from light & moisture
- Keep out of reach of children