Turbocef 250 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 25.00 (2 x 7: ৳ 350.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 175.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefuroxime axetil |
| Company | Beximco pharmaceuticals 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
- Urinary tract infections caused by E.coli
- Gonorrhoea caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae
- Early Lyme Disease (erythema migrans)
Pharmacology
Broad-spectrum bactericidal activity
Dosage
- Tablet or Suspension:
- Adolescents and adults dosage
- Paediatric Patients dosage
- Parenteral:
- Adult dosage
- Children dosage
- Neonate dosage
- Surgical prophylaxis
- Pneumonia dosage
- Acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis dosage
- Gonorrhoea dosage
- Meningitis dosage
- Bone and joint infections dosage
Administration
Use of freshly reconstituted solution is recommended
Interaction
No potentially hazardous interactions reported
Contraindications
Contraindicated in patients with known allergy to Cephalosporins
Side Effects
- Rashes
- Gastrointestinal disturbances
- Prolonged use may result in the overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms e.g. Candida
Pregnancy & Lactation
US FDA pregnancy category of Cefuroxime is B. Caution should be exercised when administered to a nursing woman
Precautions & Warnings
Care should be given to patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics & who has history of colitis
Therapeutic Class
Second generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- For 750 mg intramuscular injection
- For 750 mg intravenous injection
- For 1.5 g intravenous injection
Storage Conditions
Store in a cool, dry place (below 30°C), away from light & moisture