Cerox CV 125 mg+31.25 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 21.06 (2 x 6: ৳ 252.72)
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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cefuroxime axetil clavulanic acid
Company Aci limited
Also available as
Cerox cv 125 mg suspension Cerox cv 250 mg tablet Cerox cv 500 mg tablet

Title and Categories

  • Cerox CV 125 mg Tablet
  • Antibiotic
  • Second generation Cephalosporins

Indications

  • Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes
  • Acute Bacterial Otitis Media caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae
  • Acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis caused by Haemophilus influenzae
  • Lower respiratory tract infections including pneumonia caused by Klebsiella spp.
  • Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis
  • Uncomplicated skin and skin-structure infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus
  • Uncomplicated urinary tract infections caused by E.coli or Klebsiella pneumoniae
  • Bone and Joint Infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus
  • Uncomplicated Gonorrhoea caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae
  • Early Lyme Disease (erythema migrans) caused by Borrelia burgdorferi
  • Septicemia caused by Staphylococcus aureus
  • Meningitis caused by Neisseria meningitidis

Pharmacology

  • Bactericidal activity against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative susceptible organisms
  • Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by interfering with the transpeptidation process
  • Clavulanic acid provides protection from degradation by beta lactamase enzymes

Dosage & Administration

  • Dosage for Adolescents and adults
  • Dosage for Paediatric Patients
  • Can be taken without regard of food

Interaction

  • Concomitant administration of probenecid may increase serum concentration
  • Drugs that reduce gastric acidity may lower bioavailability

Contraindications

  • Contraindicated in patients with known allergy to cephalosporin & in patients with Pseudomembranous Colitis

Side Effects

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

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Avoid in first trimester if possible
  • Safe to use in later pregnancy for treating urinary and other infections
  • Excreted into the breast milk in small quantities

Precautions & Warnings

  • Given with care to patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics
  • Given with care to patients with history of colitis

Therapeutic Class

  • Second generation Cephalosporins

Storage Conditions

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

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