Kefuclav 500 mg+125 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 60.00 (2 x 7: ৳ 840.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 420.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefuroxime axetil clavulanic acid |
| Company | Eskayef pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- pharyngitis/tonsillitis
- acute bacterial otitis media
- acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis
- lower respiratory tract infections
- uncomplicated skin and skin-structure infections
- uncomplicated urinary tract infections
- bone and joint infections
- uncomplicated gonorrhoea
- early Lyme disease
- septicemia
- meningitis
- switch therapy (injectable to oral)
Pharmacology
- bactericidal
- second generation cephalosporin antibiotic
- activity against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative susceptible organisms
Dosage & Administration
- dosage for adolescents and adults
- dosage for paediatric patients
- advice to take without regard to food
Interaction
- increased serum concentration with probenecid
- reduced bioavailability with gastric acidity reducing drugs
Contraindications
- allergy to cephalosporin
- pseudomembranous colitis
Side Effects
- nausea
- vomiting
- diarrhea
- abdominal discomfort or pain
- prolonged administration may result in overgrowth of nonsusceptible microorganisms
- renal dysfunction
- anaphylaxis
- angioedema
- pruritis
- rash
- urinary tract infections
- serum sickness like urticaria
Pregnancy & Lactation
- avoid in first trimester if possible
- safe for later pregnancy
- excreted into breast milk in small quantities
Precautions & Warnings
- given with care to patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics
- history of colitis
Therapeutic Class
- second generation cephalosporins
Storage Conditions
- store in a cool, dry place
- below 30°C
- away from light and moisture
- keep out of the reach of children
Common Questions about Kefuclav 500 mg Tablet
- indication of the tablet
- use for pharyngitis, tonsillitis, sinusitis, bronchitis, SSTI, UTI, gonorrhoea, pneumonia, typhoid fever
- time to take effect
- duration of effects
- safety with alcohol consumption
- habit forming tendencies
- usage during pregnancy
- usage during breastfeeding
- quick tips for usage