Cerox CV 250 mg+62.5 mg (Tablet)

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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 125 mg tablet Cerox cv 500 mg tablet

Title

Cerox CV 250 mg Tablet

Categories

  • Medicine
  • Antibiotic
  • Cephalosporin
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Healthcare

Description

Cerox CV 250 mg Tablet is a combination of Cefuroxime and Clavulanic Acid, indicated for the treatment of various bacterial infections.

DosageForm

Tablet

DosageStrength

250 mg

DosageAdministration

  • 250 mg b.i.d. for adolescents and adults
  • 20 mg/kg/day b.i.d. for pediatric patients

Pharmacology

Bactericidal second generation cephalosporin antibiotic active against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative susceptible organisms

MechanismOfAction

Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by interfering with the transpeptidation process

Interaction

Concomitant administration of probenecid increases the serum concentration of Cefuroxime-Clavulanic Acid

Contraindications

  • Known allergy to cephalosporin
  • Pseudomembranous Colitis

SideEffects

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Abdominal discomfort
  • Renal dysfunction
  • Anaphylaxis

PregnancyAndLactation

Safe for later pregnancy usage and excreted 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

Indications

  • Pharyngitis
  • Tonsillitis
  • Sinusitis
  • Bronchitis
  • SSTI
  • UTI
  • Gonorrhoea
  • Pneumonia
  • Typhoid Fever

FAQs

  • WhatIsItUsedFor: Treatment of infections caused by sensitive bacteria
  • OnsetOfAction: Within 2-3 hours after taking it
  • DurationOfEffects: Average duration of 4-8 hours
  • AlcoholInteraction: Unknown, consult doctor before consumption
  • HabitForming: No
  • PregnancySafety: Safe, but consult doctor before usage
  • BreastfeedingSafety: Safe, enters breast milk at low levels
  • QuickTips:
    • Take with food to avoid upset stomach
    • Do not skip doses and finish full course of treatment
    • Stop taking if itchy rash, swelling, or breathing difficulties occur

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