Picocef 250 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 25.08 (2 x 7: ৳ 351.12)
Strip Price: ৳ 175.56
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefuroxime axetil |
| Company | Concord 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 various strains
- Acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis caused by specific strains
- Lower respiratory tract infections including pneumoniae
- Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis
- Secondary bacterial infections of acute bronchitis
- Skin and skin-structure infections caused by specific strains
- Urinary tract infections caused by specific strains
- Bone and Joint Infections caused by specific strains
- Gonorrhoea caused by specific strains
- Early Lyme Disease (erythema migrans) caused by specific strain
Pharmacology
- Broad-spectrum bactericidal activity
- Effective against β-lactamase producing strains
- Good stability to bacterial β-lactamase
Dosage
- Dosage for Adolescents and adults (13 years and older)
- Dosage for Paediatric Patients (3 months to 12 years)
- Parenteral dosage for Adults, Children, and Neonate
- Specific dosages for different infections
Administration
- Use of freshly reconstituted solution recommended
- Potency maintenance at room temperature or 5<sup>o</sup> C
Interaction
- No potentially hazardous interactions reported
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with known allergy to Cephalosporins
Side Effects
- Infrequent and generally mild adverse effects
- Reported effects include rashes and gastrointestinal disturbances
- Prolonged use may result in the overgrowth of non susceptible organisms e.g. Candida
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA pregnancy category of Cefuroxime is B
- No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
- Excreted in human milk
- Caution advised when administered to a nursing woman
Precautions & Warnings
- Given with care to patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics
- Cephalosporin antibiotics may be given safely to patients who are hypersensitive to penicillin
- Cross reactions reported, not likely at recommended dose levels
Therapeutic Class
- Second generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Instructions for reconstituting for different injection dosages
Storage Conditions
- Store in a cool, dry place (below 30<sup>o</sup> C)
- Away from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children