Mextil 750 mg/vial (IM/IV Injection)
750 mg vial: ৳ 125.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefuroxime axetil |
| Company | Biopharma limited |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treats infections caused by sensitive bacteria
- Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes
- Acute Bacterial Otitis Media caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae
- Acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae
- Lower respiratory tract infections including pneumoniae caused by Haemophilus influenzae
- Skin and skin-structure infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus
- Urinary tract infections caused by E.coli
- Bone and Joint Infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus
- Gonorrhoea caused by penicillinase-producing strains of Neisseria gonorrhoeae
- Early Lyme Disease (erythema migrans) caused by Borrelia burgdorferi
Pharmacology
- Broad-spectrum bactericidal activity
- Good stability to bacterial β-lactamase
- Active against ampicillin-resistant and amoxycillin-resistant strains
Dosage
- Adolescents and adults dosage for various infections
- Paediatric Patients dosage for various infections
- Parenteral dosage for different patient categories and infections
- Duration of antibiotic therapy for specific infections
Administration
- Use of freshly reconstituted solution for potency
- Recommended storage conditions for reconstituted solution
Interaction
- No potentially hazardous interactions reported
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with known allergy to Cephalosporins
Side Effects
- Infrequent and mild adverse effects
- Reported effects include rashes and gastrointestinal disturbances
- Potential overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms with prolonged use
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA pregnancy category B
- Caution in use during pregnancy and lactation due to excretion in human milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Careful use in patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics
- Consideration for cross-reactions in patients hypersensitive to penicillin
- Safe usage at recommended dose levels
Therapeutic Class
- Belongs to Second generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Reconstitution instructions for intramuscular and intravenous injections
Storage Conditions
- Recommended storage conditions