Probac 250 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 25.10 (3 x 6: ৳ 451.80)
Strip Price: ৳ 150.60
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefuroxime axetil |
| Company | Silva 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 Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis
- Acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae or Haemophilus influenzae
- Lower respiratory tract infections including pneumoniae
- Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis and Secondary bacterial infections of Acute bronchitis
- Skin and skin-structure infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes
- Urinary tract infections caused by E.coli or Klebsiella pneumoniae
- Bone and Joint Infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus
- Gonorrhoea caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae
- Early Lyme Disease (erythema migrans) caused by Borrelia burgdorferi
Pharmacology
Well-characterized and effective antibacterial agent, broad-spectrum bactericidal activity against a wide range of common pathogens, good stability to bacterial β-lactamase
Dosage
- Adolescents and adults dosage
- Paediatric Patients dosage
- Parenteral dosage
- Dosage for Meningitis
- Dosage for bone and joint infections
Administration
Use of freshly reconstituted solution recommended, maintains potency for at least 24 hours at room temperature or 48 hours at 5
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
- Prolonged use may result in the overgrowth of non susceptible organisms e.g. Candida
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy category B, excreted in human milk, caution for nursing woman
Precautions & Warnings
- Given with care to patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics & who has history of colitis
- Cross reactions have been reported
- Not likely to be a problem at recommended dose levels
Therapeutic Class
Second generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- For 750 mg intramuscular injection
- For 750 mg intravenous injection
- For 1.5 g intravenous injection
Storage Conditions
Store in a cool, dry place (below 30