Fuxtil CV 500 mg+125 mg (Tablet)

Title

• Fuxtil CV 500 mg Tablet

Categories

• Medicine
• Antibiotic
• Cephalosporin
• Antibacterial
• Infectious Diseases
• Healthcare
• Pharmaceutical

Description

• Fuxtil CV is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by sensitive bacteria.
• Active against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative susceptible organisms
• Interferes with the transpeptidation process
• Treatment for various infections including pharyngitis, tonsillitis, otitis media, sinusitis, pneumonia, bronchitis, skin infections, urinary tract infections, gonorrhea, Lyme disease, septicemia, and meningitis
• Effective dosage and administration for adolescents, adults, and pediatric patients
• Interactions with probenecid and drugs that reduce gastric acidity
• Contraindications for patients with known allergy to cephalosporin and those with Pseudomembranous Colitis
• Possible side effects like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, renal dysfunction, anaphylaxis, and angioedema
• Safe use during later pregnancy and excretion into breast milk
• Precautions for patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics and having a history of colitis
• Belongs to the therapeutic class of Second generation Cephalosporins
• Recommended storage conditions in a cool, dry place away from light and moisture
• Common questions about the medicine including its use, effectiveness, duration of effects, safety with alcohol, habit-forming tendencies, and safety during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Dimensions

• 500 mg Tablet

Color options

• Not applicable

Functions

• Bactericidal action
• Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis
• Beta-lactamase inhibition
• Protects from degradation by beta-lactamase enzymes
• Solution for treatment of bacterial infections caused by beta-lactam resistant bacteria

Materials

• Cefuroxime
• Clavulanic acid
• Beta lactamase inhibitor produced by Streptomyces clavuligerus

Technical specifications

• Active against a wide range of bacteria including beta-lactamase producing strains
• Dosage and administration for different age groups and conditions
• Concomitant administration with probenecid increases serum concentration
• Lower bioavailability with drugs that reduce gastric acidity

Design elements

• Cephalosporin antibiotic
• Second generation antibiotic
• Bactericidal action

Usability features

• Treatment for various infections including pharyngitis, tonsillitis, otitis media, sinusitis, pneumonia, bronchitis, skin infections, urinary tract infections, gonorrhea, Lyme disease, septicemia, and meningitis
• Safe for use in later pregnancy and while breastfeeding
• Storage in cool, dry place away from light and moisture

Pharmacology

• Cefuroxime is a bactericidal second generation cephalosporin antibiotic
• Active 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 is a naturally derived beta lactamase inhibitor produced by Streptomyces clavuligerus
• Irreversibly binds to beta-lactamase enzymes and inactivates them
• Gives protection of Cefuroxime from degradation by beta lactamase enzymes

Dosage and administration

• Dosage and administration for adolescents, adults, and pediatric patients for various conditions
• Adolescent and adult dosage for pharyngitis, tonsillitis, sinusitis, bronchitis, skin infections, urinary tract infections, gonorrhea, pneumonia, and typhoid fever
• Pediatric patient dosage for pharyngitis, tonsillitis, otitis media, sinusitis, and impetigo
• Can be taken without regard to food

Interaction

• Concomitant administration of probenecid with Cefuroxime-Clavulanic Acid increases serum concentration
• Drugs that reduce gastric acidity may result in lower bioavailability

Contraindications

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

Side effects

• Possible side effects including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, renal dysfunction, anaphylaxis, angioedema, pruritus, rash, and serum sickness

Pregnancy and lactation

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

Precautions and warnings

• Give with care to patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics
• Caution for patients with a history of colitis

Therapeutic class

• Belongs to the therapeutic class of Second generation Cephalosporins

Storage conditions

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

Common questions

• What is Fuxtil CV 500 mg Tablet and its uses?
• How long does it take to take effect and how long do the effects last?
• Safety with alcohol consumption and habit-forming tendencies
• Use during pregnancy and breastfeeding
• Quick tips for use including dosage, finishing the full course, taking with food, and stopping in case of specific symptoms

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