Xorimax 250 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 30.50 (2 x 7: ৳ 427.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 213.50
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefuroxime axetil |
| Company | Sandoz a novartis division |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of pharyngitis/tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes
- Treatment of acute bacterial otitis media caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis
- Treatment of acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae
- Treatment of lower respiratory tract infections including pneumonia caused by various bacteria
- Treatment of skin and skin-structure infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes
- Treatment of urinary tract infections caused by E.coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae
- Treatment of bone and joint infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus
- Treatment of gonorrhoea caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae
- Treatment of early Lyme Disease (erythema migrans) caused by Borrelia burgdorferi
Pharmacology
- Broad-spectrum bactericidal activity
- Effective against β-lactamase producing strains
- Good stability to bacterial β-lactamase
Dosage
- Specific dosages for adolescents, adults, and pediatric patients
- Oral and parenteral administration options
- Recommendations for various infections
Administration
- Use of freshly reconstituted solution recommended
- Potency maintenance at room temperature and 5°C
Interaction
- No potentially hazardous interactions reported
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with known allergy to Cephalosporins
Side Effects
- Adverse effects reported infrequently
- Effects include rashes and gastrointestinal disturbances
- Prolonged use may result in the overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA pregnancy category B
- No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
- Excretion in human milk
- Caution advised during pregnancy and lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution with concurrent treatment with potent diuretics
- Hypersensitivity to penicillin
- Cross reactions reported
Therapeutic Class
- Second generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Specific instructions for intramuscular and intravenous injections
Storage Conditions
- Store in a cool, dry place below 30°C, away from light & moisture