Orextil 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 45.00 (12's pack: ৳ 540.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefuroxime axetil |
| Company | Monicopharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes
- Treatment of Acute Bacterial Otitis Media caused by various bacteria
- Treatment of Acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis
- Treatment of Lower respiratory tract infections including pneumonia
- Treatment of Skin and skin-structure infections
- Treatment of Urinary tract infections
- Treatment of Bone and Joint Infections
- Treatment of Gonorrhoea
- Treatment of Early Lyme Disease
- Broad-spectrum bactericidal activity
Pharmacology
- Broad-spectrum bactericidal activity
- Good stability to bacterial beta-lactamase
- Active against ampicillin-resistant and amoxycillin-resistant strains
Dosage
- Different dosages for adolescents, adults, and pediatric patients
- Tablet or Suspension form
- Parenteral administration in severe infections
- Specific dosage for various infections
Administration
- Use of freshly reconstituted solution recommended
- Potency maintenance at room temperature or 5 degrees Celsius
Interaction
- No potentially hazardous interactions reported
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with known allergy to Cephalosporins
Side Effects
- Adverse effects occurred infrequently and generally mild
- Reported effects including rashes and gastrointestinal disturbances
- Prolonged use may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA pregnancy category B
- Excreted in human milk
- Caution in administration to nursing women
Precautions & Warnings
- Given with care to patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics
- Hypersensitivity to penicillin but likely safe at recommended dose levels
Therapeutic Class
- Second generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Specific reconstitution instructions for intramuscular and intravenous injections
Storage Conditions
- Store in a cool, dry place below 30 degrees Celsius
- Away from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children