Kilmax 125 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefuroxime axetil |
| Company | Eskayef pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes
- Acute Bacterial Otitis Media caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae
- Acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae or Haemophilus influenzae
- Lower respiratory tract infections including pneumoniae
- Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis
- Secondary bacterial infections of Acute bronchitis
- Skin and skin-structure infections
- Urinary tract infections
- Bone and Joint Infections
- Gonorrhoea
- Early Lyme Disease (erythema migrans)
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)
- Paediatric Patients (3 months to 12 years)
- Parenteral:
- Adult
- Children
- Neonate
- Surgical prophylaxis
- Pneumonia
- Acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis
- In Gonorrhoea
- In Meningitis
- In bone and joint infections
Administration
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
Cefuroxime is contraindicated in patients with known allergy to Cephalosporins
Side Effects
Adverse effects to Kilmax have occurred infrequently and have been generally mild and transient in nature. Effects reported include rashes and gastrointestinal disturbances.
Pregnancy & Lactation
US FDA pregnancy category of Cefuroxime is B. Excreted in human milk. Caution should be exercised when Cefuroxime is administered to a nursing woman
Precautions & Warnings
Given with care to patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics & who has history of colitis. Cephalosporin antibiotics may in general be given safely to patients who are hypersensitive to penicillin although cross reactions have reported.
Therapeutic Class
Second generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- For 750 mg intramuscular injection
- For 750 mg intravenous injection
- For 1.5 g intravenous injection
Storage Conditions
Store in a cool, dry place (below 30°C), away from light & moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.