Picocef 125 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
70 ml bottle: ৳ 198.60
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 bacteria
- Lower respiratory tract infections including pneumoniae
- Skin and skin-structure infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus
- Urinary tract infections caused by E.coli or Klebsiella pneumoniae
- Gonorrhea caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae
- Lyme Disease caused by Borrelia burgdorferi
Pharmacology
- Broad-spectrum bactericidal activity
- Good stability to bacterial β-lactamase
- Active against many resistant strains
Dosage
- Dosage instructions for adolescents and adults
- Dosage instructions for pediatric patients
- Different dosages for different types of infections
Administration
Freshly reconstituted solution recommended
Interaction
No potentially hazardous interactions reported
Contraindications
Contraindicated in patients with known allergy to Cephalosporins
Side Effects
- Mild and transient adverse effects
- Rashes and gastrointestinal disturbances reported
- Prolonged use may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA pregnancy category B
- Excreted in human milk
- Caution advised during nursing period
Precautions & Warnings
- Given with care to patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics
- Caution in patients with history of colitis
- Possible cross reactions with penicillin
Therapeutic Class
Second generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
Instructions for reconstitution for intravenous and intramuscular injection
Storage Conditions
Store in a cool, dry place below 30<sup>o</sup> C, away from light & moisture