Cefuxime (Cefuroxime)


Brand Name: Cefuxime

Generic Name: Cefuroxime

Manufacturer/Agent: Aurobindo Pharma


Formulation: tabs

Strength: 125mg

Pack size: 10

Trade Price: KES 400.00

Retail Price: @ KES 53.33


Class: Antibacterials: Cephalosporins (Anti-infectives)

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Molecular Formulae: C18H16N8NA2O7S3 = 598.6

Precautions: Cephalosporin hypersensitivity.

Indications/Uses: Mild to moderate respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections; 250mg bd, with food. lower respiratory infections; upto 500mg bd. gonorrhoea 1gm single dose.

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Side Effects: Gastro-intestinal disturbances. hypersensitivity reactions. colitis. positive coombs test.