Fuclav 125 mg+31.25 mg (Tablet)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cefuroxime axetil clavulanic acid
Company Drug international ltd
Also available as
Fuclav 250 mg tablet Fuclav 500 mg tablet Fuclav 125 mg suspension

Title

  • Fuclav 125 mg Tablet

Categories

  • Antibiotic
  • Medication
  • Pharmacological Agent
  • Prescription Drug

Description

  • Indicated for the treatment of infections caused by sensitive bacteria

DosageRange

  • 250 mg - 1000 mg b.i.d. for different durations based on the type of infection and patient age

Pharmacology

  • Cefuroxime is a bactericidal second generation cephalosporin antibiotic.
  • Clavulanic acid is a naturally derived beta lactamase inhibitor.

MechanismOfAction

  • Inhibition of bacterial cell wall synthesis by interfering with the transpeptidation process
  • Protection of Cefuroxime from degradation by beta lactamase enzymes

PatientAgeGroup

  • Adolescents and adults (13 years and older)
  • Paediatric Patients (3 months to 12 years)

Contraindications

  • Known allergy to cephalosporin
  • Pseudomembranous Colitis

SideEffects

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Abdominal discomfort or pain
  • Renal dysfunction
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Angioedema
  • Pruritis
  • Rash
  • Serum sickness like urticaria

PregnancyLactationSafety

  • Avoid in first trimester
  • Excretion into breast milk in small quantities

Precautions

  • Concurrent treatment with potent diuretics
  • History of colitis

TherapeuticClass

  • Second generation Cephalosporins

StorageConditions

  • Store in a cool, dry place (below 30°C)
  • Away from light and moisture
  • Keep out of the reach of children

Interaction

  • Concomitant administration of probenecid increases the area under the serum concentration versus time curve by 50%

Dimensions

  • 6mm x 12mm

Weight

  • 2 grams

ColorOptions

  • White

UsabilityFeatures

  • May be taken without regard to food

TreatmentDurationInformation

  • Varies based on the type of infection

AlcoholInteraction

  • Interaction with alcohol is unknown

HabitFormingNature

  • No habit-forming tendencies reported

QuickTips

  • Prescribed to treat bacterial infections
  • Finish the full course of treatment
  • Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach
  • Stop taking if severe side effects occur
  • Do not use leftover medicine for future infections

MedicalAdvice

  • Consult your doctor before consumption of alcohol
  • Consult your doctor before using during pregnancy or breastfeeding

CommonUses

  • Treatment of pharyngitis
  • Tonsillitis
  • Sinusitis
  • Bronchitis
  • SSTI
  • UTI
  • Gonorrhoea
  • Pneumonia
  • Typhoid fever

OnsetOfAction

  • Starts working within 2-3 hours after taking

DurationOfEffect

  • Lasts for an average duration of 4-8 hours

ProbioticAdvice

  • Taking probiotics may help with diarrhea

AdviceToPatients

  • Do not skip any doses
  • Stop taking and inform your doctor immediately if severe side effects occur

FutureTreatment

  • Consult your doctor before using leftover medicine for future infections

MedicalHistorySensitivity

  • Allergy to cephalosporin
  • History of colitis

AdministrationForm

  • Tablet

MedicationGroup

  • Fuclav 125 mg Tablet

ProductionMaterial

  • Cefuroxime
  • Clavulanic Acid

ProductionProcess

  • Combination of Cefuroxime and Clavulanic Acid

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