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Cefuroxime Capsules

Function and Efficacy

This product is a first-generation cephalosporin, which has good antibacterial effect on some strains of Gram-positive cocci such as non-penicillinase-producing and penicillinase-producing Staphylococcus aureus, coagulase-negative Staphylococcus, group A hemolytic Streptococcus, Streptococcus pneumoniae and viridans Streptococcus. Anaerobic Gram-positive bacteria are mostly sensitive to this product, while Bacteroides fragilis is resistant to it. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococci and Enterococci are resistant to this product. The effect of this product on Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria is similar to that of cephalexin. This product has a certain effect on Neisseria gonorrhoeae, and is also active against enzyme-producing Neisseria gonorrhoeae; its activity against Haemophilus influenzae is poor.

Ingredients

The main ingredient of this product is cefradine, and its chemical name is (6R,7R)-7[(R)-2-amino-2-(1,4-cyclohexenyl)acetylamino]-3-methyl-8-oxo-5-thia-1-azabicyclo[4,2,0]oct-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid.

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CefradineIngredients

This product is a first-generation cephalosporin, which has good antibacterial effect on some strains of Gram-positive cocci such as non-penicillinase-producing and penicillinase-producing Staphylococcus aureus, coagulase-negative Staphylococcus, group A hemolytic Streptococcus, Streptococcus pneumoniae and viridans Streptococcus. Anaerobic Gram-positive bacteria are mostly sensitive to this product, while Bacteroides fragilis is resistant to it. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococci and Enterococci are resistant to this product. The effect of this product on Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria is similar to that of cephalexin. This product has a certain effect on Neisseria gonorrhoeae, and is also active against enzyme-producing Neisseria gonorrhoeae; its activity against Haemophilus influenzae is poor.

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Appearance

The content of this product is white to off-white or light yellow powder or granules.

Indication

It is suitable for acute pharyngitis, tonsillitis, otitis media, bronchitis, pneumonia and other respiratory tract infections, urogenital tract infections and skin and soft tissue infections caused by sensitive bacteria. This product is an oral preparation and should not be used for severe infections.

Usage and Dosage

For adults, take 0.25-0.5 g orally, once every 6 hours, with a maximum daily dose of 4 g. For children, take 6.25-12.5 mg/kg orally, once every 6 hours.

Adverse Reactions

The adverse reactions of this product are relatively mild and the incidence is also low, about 6%. Gastrointestinal reactions such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and upper abdominal discomfort are relatively common. Pseudomembranous colitis (therefore, for patients who develop diarrhea while receiving antibacterial treatment, it should be considered whether they have pseudomembranous colitis. This is very important. For patients with mild symptoms of enteritis, the symptoms may be relieved after stopping the drug. For moderate or severe patients, measures should be taken according to the patient's symptoms), eosinophilia. Direct Coombs test positive reaction. Peripheral blood leukocytes and neutrophils decrease in some patients. A small number of patients may have a temporary increase in blood urea ammonia, serum aminotransferase, serum alkaline phosphatase, bilirubin, and lactate dehydrogenase.

Precautions

This product is contraindicated in patients who are allergic to cephalosporins or have a history of anaphylactic shock or immediate reaction to penicillin.

Special Population Medication

Precautions for children: This experiment has not been conducted and there are no reliable references. Precautions for pregnancy and lactation: This product can enter the fetal blood circulation through the placental barrier and can also enter the breast milk. Pregnant and lactating women should use it with caution. Precautions for the elderly: This experiment has not been conducted and there are no reliable references.

Drug Interactions

1. Cephalosporins can delay the excretion of phenytoin sodium in the renal tubules. 2. Phenylbutazone combined with cephalosporin antibiotics can increase renal toxicity. 3. Combined with strong diuretics can increase renal toxicity. 4. Combined with mecillinam, it has a synergistic effect on Gram-negative rods such as Escherichia coli and Salmonella. 5. Probenecid can delay the excretion of this product.

Storage

Seal tightly and store in a cool, dark place.

Packaging Specification

0.25g

Validity Period

24 months.

Manufacturer

Taosheng Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

  • Founded in:

    2005-02-17
  • Address:

    No. 6 Hongwu Avenue, Industrial Park, Mingguang City, Anhui Province
  • Tax NO.:

    91341182771135528U
  • Registered Funds:

    50 million yuan
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