Primocef 250 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 25.08 (12's pack: ৳ 300.90)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefuroxime axetil |
| Company | Novo healthcare and pharma 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
- Urinary tract infections caused by E.coli or Klebsiella pneumoniae
- Gonorrhoea caused by penicillinase-producing and non-penicillinase producing strains of Neisseria gonorrhoeae
- Early Lyme Disease caused by Borrelia burgdorferi
Pharmacology
- Broad-spectrum bactericidal activity
- Effective against β-lactamase producing strains
- Good stability to bacterial β-lactamase
- Active against ampicillin-resistant and amoxycillin-resistant strains
Dosage
- Various dosages for different indications
- Dosage for adolescents and adults
- Dosage for pediatric patients (3 months to 12 years)
- Dosage for parenteral administration
- Dosage for Meningitis
- Dosage for bone and joint infections
Administration
- Use of freshly reconstituted solution recommended
- Potency maintenance at room temperature and 5°C
Interaction
- No potentially hazardous interactions reported
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with known allergy to Cephalosporins
Side Effects
- Adverse effects occurred infrequently
- Effects reported include rashes and gastrointestinal disturbances
- Possible overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA pregnancy category B
- Use during pregnancy if clearly needed
- Excreted in human milk
- Caution in nursing women
Precautions & Warnings
- Care required in patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics
- Caution in patients with a history of colitis
- Cross reactions with penicillin reported
Therapeutic Class
- Second generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Instructions for reconstitution for intramuscular and intravenous injection
Storage Conditions
- Store in a cool, dry place (below 30°C)
- Away from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children