Medicine details
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| Name | Zinnat 250 |
| Dosage | Tablet |
| Generic Name | Cefuroxime |
| Classes |
Antiinfective Agent Antibiotic Cephalosporine |
| Diseases |
Bronchitis Gonorrhea Infectious Disease Lyme Disease Otitis Pneumonia Sinusitis Tonsillitis Urethritis |
| Company | GlaxoSmithKline Bangladesh Ltd. |
Drug Package Details
| Strength | 250 mg |
| Storage Condition | |
| Origin Country | Bangladesh |
| Commercial Pack | 14 |
| Price per pack | ৳ 378.00 |
| Cost per pack | ৳ 332.64 |
| Package unit | 7 tabs strip |
| Price per unit | ৳ 27.00 |
| Cost per unit | ৳ 23.76 |
| Discount | 0 |
| Coupon | |
| Remarks |
Cefuroxime
Cefuroxime is a cephalosporin antibiotic and beta lactamase inhibitor. It kills bacteria by inhibiting cell wall synthesis. It is a bactericidal antibiotic.
This medication is indicated for the following infections caused by susceptible organisms-
- Tonsilitis
- Sinusitis
- Pneumonia
- Bronchitis
- Skin infections
- Bone infections
- Sexually transmitted diseases.
- Meningitis
- Lyme disease
- Septicemia
- Cefuroxime is available as tablets, powder for suspension & parenteral.
- The usual adult oral dose for cefuroxime is 250-500 mg up to 10 days.
- Suspension should be taken with food.
How to reconstitute cefuroxime powder for suspension:
The common side effects are-
- Rash
- Nausea & vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Taste disturbances (suspension)
- Precaution should be taken when administering to patients who are taking diuretics.
- Cross reactivity may occur with cephalosporin antibiotics.
- Effects on gut flora may lower estrogen reabsorption and reduce efficacy of oral contraceptives.
Contraindication
Contraindicated in hypersensitive patients to beta lactam antibiotics such as-
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