Lepath 250 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 22.00 (18's pack: ৳ 396.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefuroxime axetil |
| Company | Amico laboratories ltd |
Indications
- Treatment of infections caused by sensitive bacteria
- Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis
- Acute Bacterial Otitis Media
- Acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis
- Lower respiratory tract infections including pneumonia
- Skin and skin-structure infections
- Urinary tract infections
- Bone and Joint Infections
- Gonorrhoea
- Early Lyme Disease
Pharmacology
- Broad-spectrum bactericidal activity
- Effective antibacterial agent
- Good stability to bacterial β-lactamase
- Active against ampicillin-resistant and amoxycillin-resistant strains
Dosage
- Adolescents and adults dosages
- Paediatric patients dosages
- Different dosages for various infections
- Tablet or Suspension dosage information
- Parenteral dosage and administration
- Dosage for Meningitis
- Dosage for bone and joint infections
Administration
- Use of freshly reconstituted solution recommended
- Potency maintenance at room temperature
- Potency maintenance at 5°C
Interaction
- No potentially hazardous interactions reported
Contraindications
- Patients with known allergy to Cephalosporins
Side Effects
- Infrequent occurrence of adverse effects
- Mild and transient nature of adverse effects
- Reported effects include rashes and gastrointestinal disturbances
- Prolonged use may result in the overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA pregnancy category B
- No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
- Excretion in human milk
- Caution during administration to nursing women
Precautions & Warnings
- Care required in patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics
- Cephalosporin antibiotics safely given to patients hypersensitive to penicillin
- Cross reactions reported
- Likelihood of cross reaction at recommended dose levels
Therapeutic Class
- Second generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Intramuscular and intravenous reconstitution instructions
Storage Conditions
- Cool and dry storage below 30°C
- Protection from light and moisture
- Keep out of reach of children