Recofast 250 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 25.08 (3 x 4: ৳ 300.96)
Strip Price: ৳ 100.32
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefuroxime axetil |
| Company | Rangs pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of pharyngitis/tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes
- Treatment of acute bacterial otitis media caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis
- Treatment of acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae or Haemophilus influenzae
- Treatment of lower respiratory tract infections including pneumonia caused by various bacteria
- Treatment of skin and skin-structure infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes
- Treatment of urinary tract infections caused by E.coli or Klebsiella pneumoniae
- Treatment of bone and joint infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus
- Treatment of Gonorrhoea caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae
- Treatment of early Lyme Disease (erythema migrans) caused by Borrelia burgdorferi
Pharmacology
- Broad-spectrum bactericidal activity
- Effective against beta-lactamase producing strains
Dosage
- Adolescents and adults dosage for different infections
- Pediatric patients dosage for different infections
- Dosage for parenteral administration in adults, children, neonates
- Dosage in meningitis and bone/joint infections
Administration
- Use of freshly reconstituted solution recommended
- Stability of reconstituted solution at room temperature and 5°C
Interaction
- No potentially hazardous interactions reported
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with known allergy to Cephalosporins
Side Effects
- Infrequent and mild adverse effects
- Possible overgrowth of non susceptible organisms e.g. Candida
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA pregnancy category B
- Caution required during pregnancy and lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Careful use in patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics
- Cephalosporin antibiotics may generally be given safely to patients hypersensitive to penicillin
- Cross reactions reported
Therapeutic Class
- Second generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Instructions for reconstitution for intramuscular and intravenous injection
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C, away from light & moisture