Ximorox 125 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
70 ml bottle: ৳ 195.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefuroxime axetil |
| Company | Kumudini pharma 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 bacteria
- Skin and skin-structure infections caused by specific bacteria
- Urinary tract infections caused by specific bacteria
- Gonorrhoea caused by specific strains of Neisseria gonorrhoeae
- Early Lyme Disease (erythema migrans) caused by Borrelia burgdorferi
Pharmacology
- Broad-spectrum bactericidal activity
- Good stability to bacterial beta-lactamase
- Active against many ampicillin-resistant and amoxycillin-resistant strains
Dosage
- Dosage guidelines for adolescents, adults, and pediatric patients
- Different dosage for tablet/suspension and parenteral administration
- Specific dosage for various infections such as pharyngitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, etc.
Administration
- Recommendation to use freshly reconstituted solution
- Stability of reconstituted solution 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 reported to be generally mild and transient
- Possible effects include rashes, gastrointestinal disturbances, and overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA pregnancy category B
- Caution advised during pregnancy and lactation
- Excretion of Cefuroxime in human milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution advised for patients on concurrent treatment with potent diuretics
- Cephalosporin antibiotics may be given safely to patients hypersensitive to penicillin
- Hypersensitivity cross-reactions have been reported
- Not likely to be a problem at recommended dose levels
Therapeutic Class
- Belongs to Second generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Specific reconstitution guidelines for different doses and types of injections
Storage Conditions
- Recommendation to store in a cool, dry place below 30°C
- Suggestion to keep away from light and moisture