Kilbac DS 250 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
50 ml bottle: ৳ 250.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefuroxime axetil |
| Company | Incepta 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
- Lower respiratory tract infections including pneumoniae
- Skin and skin-structure infections
- Urinary tract infections
- Bone and Joint Infections
- Gonorrhoea
- Early Lyme Disease (erythema migrans)
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
- Adolescents and adults dosage for various conditions
- Paediatric Patients dosage for various conditions
- Parenteral dosage for adults, children, neonates
- 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 or 48 hours at 5°C
Interaction
- No potentially hazardous interactions reported
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with known allergy to Cephalosporins
Side Effects
- Adverse effects occurred infrequently
- 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 & has history of colitis
- May be given safely to patients who are hypersensitive to penicillin although cross reactions have been reported
Therapeutic Class
- Second generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Reconstitution process for intramuscular and intravenous injection
Storage Conditions
- Store in a cool, dry place (below 30°C)
- Away from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children