Kilbac 500 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 45.00 (3 x 4: ৳ 540.00)
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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cefuroxime axetil
Company Incepta pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Kilbac 125 mg tablet Kilbac 250 mg tablet Kilbac 125 mg suspension Kilbac ds 250 mg suspension Kilbac 250 mg injection Kilbac 750 mg injection Kilbac 15 gm injection

Indications

  • Treatment of infections caused by sensitive bacteria
  • Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes
  • Acute Bacterial Otitis Media caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae
  • Skin and skin-structure infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus

Pharmacology

Broad-spectrum bactericidal activity against a wide range of common pathogens, including β-lactamase producing strains

Dosage

  • Tablet or Suspension:
    • Adolescents and adults (13 years and older):
      • 250 mg b.i.d. for 5-10 days
      • 250-500 mg b.i.d. for 10 days
      • 250-500 mg b.i.d. for 5-10 days
    • Paediatric Patients (3 months to 12 years):
      • 20 mg/kg/day b.i.d for 5-10 days
      • 30 mg/kg/day b.i.d for 10 days
  • Parenteral:
    • Adult: 750 mg three times daily by IM or IV injection
    • Children: 30 - 100 mg/kg/day given in 3 or 4 equally divided doses

Administration

Use of freshly reconstituted solution recommended

Interaction

No potentially hazardous interactions reported

Contraindications

Contraindicated in patients with known allergy to Cephalosporins

Side Effects

  • Rashes
  • Gastrointestinal disturbances
  • Prolonged use may result in the overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms like Candida

Pregnancy & Lactation

US FDA pregnancy category B. Caution should be exercised when administered to a nursing woman

Precautions & Warnings

  • Use with care in patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics
  • Caution for patients with a history of colitis
  • Cephalosporins may be given safely to patients hypersensitive to penicillin

Therapeutic Class

Second generation Cephalosporins

Reconstitution

  • For 750 mg intramuscular injection: Add 3 ml water for injection to vial and then shake gently for dispersion
  • For 750 mg intravenous injection: Add 8 ml water for injection to vial and then shake gently for dispersion
  • For 1.5 g intravenous injection: Add 16 ml Water for injection to vial and then shake gently for dispersion

Storage Conditions

Store in a cool, dry place (below 30°C), away from light & moisture. Keep out of the reach of children

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