Sefur 250 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 30.00 (2 x 7: ৳ 420.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 210.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefuroxime axetil |
| Company | Opsonin pharma 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
- Treatment of lower respiratory tract infections including pneumonia
- Treatment of skin and skin-structure infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus
- Treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infections
- Therapy for bone and joint infections
- Treatment of gonorrhoea
- Treatment of early Lyme Disease (erythema migrans)
Pharmacology
- Broad-spectrum bactericidal activity
- Effective against β-lactamase producing strains
Dosage
- Dosage for adolescents and adults
- Dosage for paediatric patients
- Parenteral dosage for adults, children, neonates
- Dosage for meningitis
- Dosage for bone and joint infections
Administration
- Recommended use of freshly reconstituted solution
- Stability at room temperature and 5<sup>o</sup>C
Interaction
- No potentially hazardous interactions reported
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with known allergy to Cephalosporins
Side Effects
- Adverse effects reported: rashes, gastrointestinal disturbances
- Potential overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA pregnancy category B
- Caution required during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Care required for patients receiving potent diuretics
- Caution required for patients with history of colitis
- Possible cross reactions for patients hypersensitive to penicillin
Therapeutic Class
Second generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
Instructions for intramuscular and intravenous reconstitution
Storage Conditions
Store in cool, dry place below 30<sup>o</sup>C, away from light & moisture