Merocef 750 mg/vial (IM/IV Injection)
750 mg vial: ৳ 130.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefuroxime axetil |
| Company | Ibn sina 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 pneumonia
- 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
- Good stability to bacterial β-lactamase
- Active against many ampicillin-resistant and amoxycillin-resistant strains
Dosage
- Available in Tablet or Suspension form
- Different dosage for adolescents and adults
- Different dosage for Paediatric Patients
- Different dosage for Parenteral administration
Administration
- Use of freshly reconstituted solution recommended
- Maintains potency for at least 24 hours at room temperature
Interaction
- No potentially hazardous interactions reported
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with known allergy to Cephalosporins
Side Effects
- Adverse effects infrequent and generally mild and transient
- Including 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
- Drug excreted in human milk
- Caution advised when administered to nursing women
Precautions & Warnings
- Given with care to patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics
- Caution for patients with history of colitis
- Cross reactions with penicillin reported
- Likely safe at recommended dose levels
Therapeutic Class
- Belongs to Second generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Instructions for reconstitution for different intramuscular and intravenous injections
Storage Conditions
- Store in a cool, dry place (below 30°C)
- Keep away from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children