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CEFUROXIME AXETIL (UNII: Z49QDT0J8Z) (CEFUROXIME - UNII:O1R9FJ93ED)
Physicians Total Care, Inc.
CEFUROXIME AXETIL
CEFUROXIME AXETIL 250 mg
ORAL
PRESCRIPTION DRUG
To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of cefuroxime axetil and other antibacterial drugs, cefuroxime axetil should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria. When culture and susceptibility information are available, they should be considered in selecting or modifying antibacterial therapy. In the absence of such data, local epidemiology and susceptibility patterns may contribute to the empiric selection of therapy. NOTE: CEFUROXIME AXETIL TABLETS AND CEFUROXIME AXETIL FOR ORAL SUSPENSION ARE NOT BIOEQUIVALENT AND ARE NOT SUBSTITUTABLE ON A MILLIGRAM-PER-MILLIGRAM BASIS (SEE CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY). Cefuroxime Axetil Tablets: Cefuroxime axetil tablets are indicated for the treatment of patients with mild to moderate infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms in the conditions listed below: 1. Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis caused
Cefuroxime Axetil Tablets, USP 250 mg of cefuroxime (as cefuroxime axetil), are white to off-white, uncoated, capsule-shaped tablets with “A33” debossed on one side and plain on the other side. Cefuroxime Axetil Tablets, USP 500 mg of cefuroxime (as cefuroxime axetil), are white to off-white, uncoated, capsule-shaped tablets with “A34” debossed on one side and plain on the other side. Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F); excursions permitted to 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Replace cap securely after each opening.
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CEFUROXIME AXETIL - CEFUROXIME AXETIL TABLET PHYSICIANS TOTAL CARE, INC. ---------- Rx Only To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of cefuroxime axetil and other antibacterial drugs, cefuroxime axetil should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria. DESCRIPTION Cefuroxime axetil tablets contain cefuroxime as cefuroxime axetil. Cefuroxime axetil is a semisynthetic, broad-spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic for oral administration. Chemically, cefuroxime axetil, the 1-(acetyloxy) ethyl ester of cefuroxime, is (_RS _)-1-hydroxyethyl (6_R_,7_R_)-7-[2-(2-furyl)glyoxyl-amido]-3-(hydroxymethyl)-8-oxo-5-thia-1-azabicyclo[4.2.0]-oct-2-ene- 2-carboxylate, 7 -(_Z_)-(_O_-methyl-oxime), 1-acetate 3-carbamate. Its molecular formula is C H N O S, and it has a molecular weight of 510.48. Cefuroxime axetil is in the amorphous form and has the following structural formula: Cefuroxime axetil tablets are uncoated and contain the equivalent of 125, 250 or 500 mg of cefuroxime as cefuroxime axetil. Cefuroxime axetil tablets contain the inactive ingredients colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, hydrogenated vegetable oil, microcrystalline cellulose and sodium lauryl sulfate. CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY ABSORPTION AND METABOLISM: After oral administration, cefuroxime axetil is absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and rapidly hydrolyzed by nonspecific esterases in the intestinal mucosa and blood to cefuroxime. Cefuroxime is subsequently distributed throughout the extracellular fluids. The axetil moiety is metabolized to acetaldehyde and acetic acid. PHARMACOKINETICS: Approximately 50%of serum cefuroxime is bound to protein. Serum pharmacokinetic parameters for cefuroxime axetil tablets are shown in Table 1. TABLE 1. POSTPRANDIAL PHARMACOKINETICS OF CEFUROXIME ADMINISTERED AS CEFUROXIME AXETIL TABLETS TO ADULTS* Dose (Cefuroxime Peak Plasma Concentration Time of Peak Plasma Mean Elimination AUC (mcg-hr mL) 2 20 22 4 10 read_full_document