Vexotil 125 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
70 ml bottle: ৳ 198.60
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefuroxime axetil |
| Company | Novatek pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title and Categories
- Cefuroxime Tablet
- Medicine
- Pharmaceuticals
- Cephalosporin Antibiotic
Dimensions
N/A
Color Options
N/A
Dosage Form
- Tablet
- Suspension
- Intramuscular Injection
- Intravenous Injection
Age Group
- Adolescents (13 years and older)
- Adults
- Paediatric Patients (3 months to 12 years)
- Children (above 3 months of age)
- Neonate
Dosage Instructions
- 250 mg b.i.d. for 5-10 days
- 250 mg b.i.d. for 10 days
- 250-500 mg b.i.d. for 10 days
- 250-500 mg b.i.d. for 5-10 days
- 500 mg Single dose
- 750 mg three times daily by IM or IV injection
- 30 - 100 mg/kg/day given in 3 or 4 equally divided doses
- 1.5 gm by IV injection at induction of anaesthesia; up to 3 further doses of 750 mg every 8 hours
- 1.5 gm IV injection twice daily for 2-3 days, followed by 500 mg twice daily (oral) for 7-10 days
- 750 mg twice daily (IM or IV injection) for 2-3 days, followed by 500 mg twice daily (oral) for 5-10 days
- 3 gm IV injection three times daily
- 1.5 gm IV injection four times daily
Administration Recommendations
Freshly reconstituted solution is recommended, maintains potency for at least 24 hours at room temperature or 48 hours at 5°C
Pharmacological Characteristics
Broad-spectrum bactericidal activity, good stability to bacterial β-lactamase, active against many ampicillin-resistant and amoxycillin-resistant strains
Interaction
No potentially hazardous interactions reported
Contraindications
Known allergy to Cephalosporins
Side Effects
- Infrequent and generally mild
- Rashes
- Gastrointestinal disturbances
- Prolonged use may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms e.g. Candida
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA pregnancy category B
- No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
- Excreted in human milk
- Caution advised when administered to nursing women
Precautions & Warnings
- Given with care to patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics
- Cephalosporin antibiotics may in general be given safely to patients who are hypersensitive to penicillin with reported cross reactions
- Not likely to be a problem at the recommended dose levels
Therapeutic Class
Second generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- 750 mg intramuscular injection: Add 3 ml water for injection to vial and shake gently for dispersion
- 750 mg intravenous injection: Add 8 ml water for injection to vial and shake gently for dispersion
- 1.5 g intravenous injection: Add 16 ml Water for injection to vial and shake gently for dispersion
Storage Conditions
Store in a cool, dry place (below 30°C), away from light & moisture, Keep out of the reach of children