Fuxtil 125 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
70 ml bottle: ৳ 225.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefuroxime axetil |
| Company | Pharmasia limited |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes
- Treatment of acute Bacterial Otitis Media caused by various bacteria
- Treatment of acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis caused by specific bacteria
- Treatment of Lower respiratory tract infections including pneumoniae caused by various bacteria
- Treatment of Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis and Secondary bacterial infections of Acute bronchitis
- Treatment of Skin and skin-structure infections caused by specific bacteria
- Treatment of Urinary tract infections caused by specific bacteria
- Treatment of Bone and Joint Infections caused by specific bacteria
- Treatment of Gonorrhoea caused by specific strains of Neisseria gonorrhoeae
- Early Lyme Disease (erythema migrans) caused by Borrelia burgdorferi
Pharmacology
- Well-characterized and effective antibacterial agent
- Broad-spectrum bactericidal activity
- 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)
- Parenteral dosage for Adult and Children
- Dosage for Meningitis
- Dosage for bone and joint infections
Administration
- Use of freshly reconstituted solution is recommended
- Maintains potency for at least 24 hours at room temperature
- Maintains potency for at least 48 hours at 5 degrees celsius
Interaction
- No potentially hazardous interactions reported
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with known allergy to Cephalosporins
Side Effects
- Adverse effects have been generally mild and transient in nature
- Effects reported include rashes and gastrointestinal disturbances
- Prolonged use may result in the overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA pregnancy category of Cefuroxime is B
- No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
- Excreted in human milk
- Caution should be exercised when administered to a nursing woman
Precautions & Warnings
- Given with care to patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics
- Caution in patients with history of colitis
- Cephalosporin antibiotics may be given safely to patients hypersensitive to penicillin
- Cross reactions have been reported
Therapeutic Class
- Second generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Instructions for reconstitution of intramuscular and intravenous injections
Storage Conditions
- Store in a cool, dry place (below 30 degrees celsius)
- Keep away from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children