Ximeclav 500 mg+125 mg (Tablet)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cefuroxime axetil clavulanic acid
Company Globe pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Ximeclav 125 mg suspension Ximeclav 250 mg tablet

Title

  • Ximeclav 500 mg Tablet

Categories

  • Medicine
  • Antibiotic
  • Cephalosporin

Indications

  • Treatment of infections caused by sensitive bacteria
  • Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes
  • Acute Bacterial Otitis Media caused by various bacterial strains
  • Lower respiratory tract infections
  • Uncomplicated skin and skin-structure infections
  • Uncomplicated urinary tract infections
  • Bone and Joint Infections
  • Early Lyme Disease
  • Septicemia
  • Meningitis
  • Switch therapy (Injectable to oral)

Pharmacology

  • Bactericidal second generation cephalosporin antibiotic
  • Active against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative susceptible organisms
  • Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis
  • Beta lactamase inhibitor produced by Streptomyces clavuligerus
  • Protects Cefuroxime from degradation by beta lactamase enzymes

DosageAdministration

  • Dosage for adolescents and adults
  • Dosage for paediatric patients
  • Can be taken without regard of food

Interaction

  • Concomitant administration with probenecid increases serum concentration
  • Drug that reduces gastric acidity may lower bioavailability

Contraindications

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

SideEffects

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Abdominal discomfort or pain
  • Overgrowth of nonsusceptible microorganisms
  • Rare cases of renal dysfunction, anaphylaxis, angioedema, pruritis, rash

PregnancyLactation

  • Avoid in first trimester
  • Can be safely used in later pregnancy for treating infections
  • Excreted into breast milk in small quantities

PrecautionsWarnings

  • Careful use in patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics
  • Use with caution in patients with 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

CommonlyAskedQuestions

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  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
  • Is it a habit forming medicine?
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
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AdditionalInformation

  • Cefuroxime is the cephalosporin antibiotic and Clavulanic acid is a beta-lactamase inhibitor
  • Starts working within 2-3 hours after taking it
  • Effect lasts for an average duration of 4-8 hours
  • Interaction with alcohol is unknown
  • No habit-forming tendencies reported
  • Take the full course of treatment even if feeling better
  • Take with food to avoid an upset stomach
  • Diarrhea may occur as a side effect, probiotics may help
  • Stop and inform the doctor immediately if certain symptoms develop
  • Do not use leftover medicine for future infections

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