Staxim 125 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
70 ml bottle: ৳ 170.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefuroxime axetil |
| Company | Delta pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treats 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 pneumonia caused by various bacteria
- 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
- Broad-spectrum bactericidal activity
- Effective against beta-lactamase producing strains
- Good stability to bacterial beta-lactamase
Dosage
- Specific dosage for adolescents and adults
- Specific dosage for pediatric patients
- Different dosages for different types of infections
- Dosage for parenteral administration
- Dosage for meningitis and bone/joint infections
Administration
- Use of freshly reconstituted solution recommended
- Stability of reconstituted solution at room temperature and 5 degrees Celsius
Interaction
- No potentially hazardous interactions reported
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with known allergy to Cephalosporins
Side Effects
- Infrequent and generally mild and transient adverse effects
- Reported effects include rashes and gastrointestinal disturbances
- Prolonged use may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA pregnancy category B
- Caution advised during pregnancy and lactation
- Excretion in human milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Careful administration to patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics
- Caution in patients with history of colitis
- Cephalosporin antibiotics may be given to patients hypersensitive to penicillin
Therapeutic Class
- Second generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Specific instructions for reconstituting 750 mg intramuscular injection
- Specific instructions for reconstituting 750 mg intravenous injection
- Specific instructions for reconstituting 1.5 g intravenous injection
Storage Conditions
- Store in a cool, dry place (below 30 degrees Celsius)
- Keep away from light and moisture