Roxilab 500 mg (Tablet)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefuroxime axetil |
| Company | Labaid 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
- 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
- Gonorrhea caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae
- Early Lyme Disease caused by Borrelia burgdorferi
Pharmacology
Cefuroxime is a well-characterized and effective antibacterial agent with broad-spectrum bactericidal activity against a wide range of common pathogens.
Dosage
Dosage varies by indication and age group, with recommended dosage for adolescents, adults, and pediatric patients for different conditions such as pharyngitis/tonsillitis, acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis, skin infections, urinary tract infections, and pneumonia.
Administration
The use of freshly reconstituted solution is recommended. It maintains potency for at least 24 hours at room temperature or 48 hours at 5°C.
Interaction
No potentially hazardous interactions have been reported.
Contraindications
Cefuroxime is contraindicated in patients with known allergy to Cephalosporins.
Side Effects
Adverse effects to Roxilab have occurred infrequently and have been generally mild and transient in nature. Effects reported include rashes and gastrointestinal disturbances.
Pregnancy & Lactation
US FDA pregnancy category of Cefuroxime is B. Caution should be exercised when Cefuroxime is administered to a nursing woman.
Precautions & Warnings
Roxilab should be given with care to patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics & who has history of colitis. Cephalosporin antibiotics may be given safely to patients who are hypersensitive to penicillin.