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Lingua: inglese
Fonte: Medsafe (Medicines Safety Authority)
Cefuroxime sodium 1578mg equivalent to 1500 mg cefuroxime;
AFT Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Cefuroxime sodium 1578 mg (equivalent to 1500 mg cefuroxime)
1.5 g
Powder for injection
Active: Cefuroxime sodium 1578mg equivalent to 1500 mg cefuroxime
Vial, glass, Type I, 20mL with rubber septum, 1 dose unit
Prescription
Prescription
Qilu Antibiotics Pharmaceutical Co Ltd
CEFUROXIME-AFT is indicated for the treatment of infections before the infecting organism has been identified or when caused by sensitive bacteria. Indications include: · Respiratory tract infections e.g. acute and chronic bronchitis, infected bronchiectasis, bacterial pneumonia, lung abscess and post-operative chest infections.
Package - Contents - Shelf Life: Vial, glass, Type I, 20mL with rubber septum - 1 dose units - 24 months from date of manufacture stored at or below 25°C protect from light 24 hours reconstituted stored at 2° to 8°C (Refrigerate, do not freeze) - Vial, glass, Type 1, 20mL with rubber septum 10's - 10 dose units - 24 months from date of manufacture stored at or below 25°C protect from light 24 hours reconstituted stored at 2° to 8°C (Refrigerate, do not freeze)
2010-07-26
1 NEW ZEALAND DATA SHEET 1. PRODUCT NAME CEFUROXIME-AFT 250 mg contains Cefuroxime sodium equivalent to Cefuroxime 250 mg. CEFUROXIME-AFT 750 mg contains Cefuroxime sodium equivalent to Cefuroxime 750 mg. CEFUROXIME-AFT 1.5 g contains Cefuroxime sodium equivalent to Cefuroxime 1.5 g. 2. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION CEFUROXIME-AFT injection contains either, 250 mg 750 mg, or 1.5 g of cefuroxime. Each 750 mg vial contains 41 mg sodium . For full list of excipients, see Section 6.1 List of Excipients. 3. PHARMACEUTICALFORM Powder for injection. 4. CLINICALPARTICULARS 4.1 THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS Cefuroxime is a bactericidal cephalosporin antibiotic which is resistant to most β-lactamases and is active against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms. It is indicated for the treatment of infections before the infecting organism has been identified or when caused by sensitive bacteria. Susceptibility to cefuroxime sodium will vary with geography and time and local susceptibility data should be consulted where available (see Section 5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties). Indications include: • Respiratory tract infections for example, acute and chronic bronchitis, infected bronchiectasis, bacterial pneumonia, lung abscess and post-operative chest infections. • Ear, nose and throat infections for example, sinusitis, tonsillitis, pharyngitis and otitis media. • Urinary tract infections for example, acute and chronic pyelonephritis, cystitis and asymptomatic bacteriuria. • Soft-tissue infections for example, cellulitis, erysipelas and wound infections. • Bone and joint infections for example, osteomyelitis and septic arthritis. • Obstetric and gynaecological infections, pelvic inflammatory diseases. • Gonorrhoea particularly when penicillin is unsuitable. • Other infections including septicaemia, meningitis and peritonitis. • Prophylaxis against infection in abdominal, pelvic, orthopaedic, cardiac, pulmonary, oesophageal and vascular surgery where there is increased risk from infec Leggi il documento completo