Til 125 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
70 ml bottle: ৳ 198.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefuroxime axetil |
| Company | Apex pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of infections caused by sensitive bacteria
- Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes
- Acute Bacterial Otitis Media caused by various strains
- Skin and skin-structure infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes
- Urinary tract infections caused by E.coli or Klebsiella pneumoniae
- Gonorrhoea caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae
- Early Lyme Disease (erythema migrans) caused by Borrelia burgdorferi
Pharmacology
- Broad-spectrum bactericidal activity
- Good stability to bacterial beta-lactamase
- Active against ampicillin-resistant and amoxycillin-resistant strains
Dosage
- Dosage for Adolescents and Adults
- Dosage for Paediatric Patients
- Parenteral dosages for different age groups
- Special dosages for specific infections like Gonorrhoea, Meningitis, Pneumonia, etc.
Administration
- Use of freshly reconstituted solution
- Recommendation for maintaining potency at room temperature
Interaction
- No potentially hazardous interactions reported
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with known allergy to Cephalosporins
Side Effects
- Adverse effects are infrequent and mild in nature
- 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
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution advised for patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics
- Cephalosporin antibiotics can be given safely to patients hypersensitive to penicillin
- Cross reactions reported
Therapeutic Class
- Second generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Reconstitution process for intramuscular and intravenous injections
Storage Conditions
- Store in a cool, dry place below 30°C
- Keep away from light and moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children