Theoroxime Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Contraindications Special Precautions Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Caution For Usage Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Cefuroxime (FC tab: axetil, inj: Na)

Indications/Uses

Susceptible infections including bone & joint infections, bronchitis (& other lower resp tract infections), gonorrhea, meningitis, otitis media, peritonitis, pharyngitis, sinusitis, skin infections & UTI. FC tab: Surgical infection prophylaxis.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult 750 mg every 8 hr. Severe infection 1.5 g IV every 6-8 hr for 5-10 days. Childn & infant 30-60 mg/kg/day, may be increased to 100 mg/kg/day in 3-4 divided doses. Neonate Total daily dose of childn but in 2-3 divided doses.

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Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to cefuroxime or other cephalosporins.

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Special Precautions

Penicillin-sensitive patients. Monitor renal & hematological status especially during prolonged & high dose therapy. Renal impairment.

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Adverse Reactions

GI disturbances including diarrhea, nausea & vomiting.

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Drug Interactions

Reduced renal clearance w/ probenecid.

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Caution For Usage

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Cephalosporins

ATC Classification

J01DC02 - cefuroxime ; Belongs to the class of second-generation cephalosporins. Used in the systemic treatment of infections.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Theoroxime-500 FC tab 500 mg

Packing/Price

10's;30's

Form

Theoroxime-1.5 powd for inj 1.5 g

Packing/Price

10 × 1's;1's

Form

Theoroxime-750 powd for inj 750 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 1's;1's

Theoroxime

cefuroxime

Manufacturer:

Theon Pharma

Distributor:

Suhitas