Xitil 250 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 25.00 (2 x 7: ৳ 350.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 175.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefuroxime axetil |
| Company | Ziska 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 bacteria
- Skin and skin-structure infections caused by specific bacteria
- Urinary tract infections caused by E.coli or Klebsiella pneumoniae
- Bone and Joint Infections caused by specific bacteria
- Gonorrhea caused by specific strains of 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
- Active against ampicillin-resistant and amoxycillin-resistant strains
Dosage
- Dosage for Adolescents and adults (Tablet or Suspension)
- Dosage for Paediatric Patients (Tablet or Suspension)
- Dosage for Parenteral Administration in Adults
- Dosage for Parenteral Administration in Children
- Dosage in Meningitis
- Dosage in bone and joint infections
Administration
- Use of freshly reconstituted solution recommended
- Maintains potency 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
- Mild and transient adverse effects
- Rashes and gastrointestinal disturbances reported
- 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 should be exercised when administered to a nursing woman
Precautions & Warnings
- Should be given with care to patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics
- Caution for patients with a history of colitis
- Hypersensitivity to penicillin unlikely to be a problem at recommended dose levels
Therapeutic Class
Second generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Reconstitution for 750 mg intramuscular injection
- Reconstitution for 750 mg intravenous injection
- Reconstitution for 1.5 g intravenous injection
Storage Conditions
Store in a cool, dry place (below 30°C), away from light & moisture, Keep out of the reach of children