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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, and Bacteroides fragilis is resistant to this product. 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

Chemical name: (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.

Appearance

The content of this product is white to 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

Oral. Common dosage for adults: 1-2 tablets (0.25-0.5g) at a time, once every 6 hours. For patients with more serious infections, the dosage can be increased to 1g at a time, but the total daily dosage should not exceed 4g. Common dosage for children: 6.25-12.5mg/kg per time, once every 6 hours.

Adverse Reactions

The adverse reactions of this product are mild and the incidence is low, about 6%. Gastrointestinal reactions such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and upper abdominal discomfort are more common. The incidence of drug rash is about 1% to 3%. Pseudomembranous colitis, eosinophilia, positive reaction to direct Coombs test, peripheral blood leukocytopenia and neutrophil granulocyte reduction are seen in individual patients. A small number of patients may experience temporary increase in blood urea nitrogen, serum aminotransferase, and serum alkaline phosphatase.

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: Adverse reactions reported after domestic marketing may cause hematuria when using this product. Children are susceptible to the disease. Children should be cautious when using this product and use it under monitoring. Precautions for pregnancy and lactation: This product can enter the fetal blood circulation through the placental barrier and can also enter breast milk. Pregnant and lactating women should use it with caution. Precautions for the elderly: Elderly patients with impaired renal function should appropriately reduce the dose or extend the dosing interval.

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 bacteria such as Escherichia coli and Salmonella. 5. Probenecid can delay the excretion of this product.

Storage

Seal and store in a cool dark place (avoid light and not exceed 20℃).

Packaging Specification

0.25 g

Validity Period

24 months.

Manufacturer

Shanghai Hengshan Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

  • Founded in:

    1981-07-20
  • Address:

    No. 176, Zidong Road, Minhang District, Shanghai
  • Tax NO.:

    91310112132628617W
  • Registered Funds:

    47.46 million yuan
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