Sefur 500 mg (Tablet)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefuroxime axetil |
| Company | Opsonin pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes
- Acute Bacterial Otitis Media caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae
- Acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae
- Lower respiratory tract infections including pneumoniae
- Skin and skin-structure infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus
- Urinary tract infections caused by E.coli or Klebsiella pneumoniae
- Bone and Joint Infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus
- Gonorrhoea caused by penicillinase-producing and non-penicillinase producing strains of Neisseria gonorrhoeae
- Early Lyme Disease (erythema migrans) caused by Borrelia burgdorferi
Pharmacology
Broad-spectrum bactericidal activity against a wide range of common pathogens
Dosage
- 250 mg b.i.d. for 5-10 days for Pharyngitis/tonsillitis in adolescents and adults
- 250-500 mg b.i.d. for 5-10 days for Community acquired pneumonia in adults
- 1.5 gm three times daily by IM or IV injection for severe infections in adults
- 30 mg/kg/day b.i.d for 10 days for Acute otitis media in paediatric patients
Administration
Freshly reconstituted solution recommended; maintains potency for at least 24 hours at room temperature
Interaction
No potentially hazardous interactions reported
Contraindications
Contraindicated in patients with known allergy to Cephalosporins
Side Effects
Adverse effects occurred infrequently, including rashes and gastrointestinal disturbances
Pregnancy & Lactation
FDA pregnancy category B; excreted in human milk; caution during nursing
Precautions & Warnings
Cautious use with concurrent treatment with potent diuretics; potential for cross reactions with penicillin allergic patients
Therapeutic Class
Second generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
Specific reconstitution instructions provided for different intramuscular and intravenous injections
Storage Conditions
Store below 30°C, away from light & moisture, keep out of the reach of children