Primocef 125 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
70 ml bottle: ৳ 198.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefuroxime axetil |
| Company | Novo healthcare and pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of pharyngitis/tonsillitis
- Treatment of acute bacterial otitis media
- 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 gonorrhea
- Treatment of early Lyme disease
Pharmacology
- Broad-spectrum bactericidal activity
- Good stability to bacterial beta-lactamase
Dosage
- Dosage for adolescents and adults
- Dosage for paediatric patients
- Parenteral dosage for adults
- Dosage for surgical prophylaxis
- Dosage for pneumonia
- Dosage for acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis
- Dosage in meningitis
- Dosage in bone and joint infections
Administration
- Use of freshly reconstituted solution
- Potency maintenance at room temperature
Interaction
- No hazardous interactions reported
Contraindications
- Known allergy to Cephalosporins
Side Effects
- Infrequent adverse effects
- Mild and transient nature
- Potential for overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA pregnancy category B
- Excretion in human milk
- Caution in nursing women
Precautions & Warnings
- Concurrent treatment with potent diuretics
- History of colitis
- Cross reactions with penicillin
- Unlikely cross reactions at recommended dose levels
Therapeutic Class
- Second generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Reconstitution for 750 mg intramuscular injection
- Reconstitution for 750 mg intravenous injection
- Reconstitution for 1.5 g intravenous injection
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C
- Away from light & moisture
- Keep out of reach of children