Kilbac 1.5 gm/vial (IV Injection)
1.5 gm vial: ৳ 200.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefuroxime axetil |
| Company | Incepta pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of infections caused by sensitive bacteria
- Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis
- Acute Bacterial Otitis Media
- Acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis
- Lower respiratory tract infections
- Skin and skin-structure infections
- Urinary tract infections
- Bone and Joint Infections
- Gonorrhoea
- Early Lyme Disease
Pharmacology
- 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
- Dosage for paediatric patients
- Dosage for parenteral administration
- Dosage in meningitis
- Dosage in bone and joint infections
- Dosage for surgical prophylaxis
Administration
- Recommendation for freshly reconstituted solution
- Potency maintenance at room temperature and 5<sup>o</sup> C
Interaction
- No potentially hazardous interactions reported
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with known allergy to Cephalosporins
Side Effects
- Adverse effects
- Mild and transient nature
- Rashes and gastrointestinal disturbances
- Prolonged use may result in 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 in nursing women
Precautions & Warnings
- Care with concurrent treatment with potent diuretics
- Caution with history of colitis
- Potential cross reactions with penicillin hypersensitivity
- Likely safe at recommended dose levels
Therapeutic Class
- Second generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Instructions for reconstituting intramuscular and intravenous injections
Storage Conditions
- Store in cool, dry place (below 30<sup>o</sup> C)
- Away from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children