Uses of Cefcenate 250

Cefcenat 250 belongs to the group of antiparasitic, anti-infective, antiviral and fungal drugs, widely used in the treatment of respiratory, urinary - genital infections or skin infections in adults and children.

Cefcenat 250mg drug is prepared in the form of film-coated tablets, with the main ingredient being Cefuroxime (in the form of Cefuroxime axetil) with a strength of 250mg.
Cefuroxime is a semi-synthetic antibiotic, belonging to the second generation Cephalosporin group, with antibacterial effect due to inhibition of bacterial cell wall synthesis, spectrum of activity against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, including strains secrete beta-lactamase. Therefore, the drug is widely used clinically in the treatment of many different infections.

Cefcenat 250mg is often used to treat the following infections:
Upper respiratory tract infections such as pharyngitis, tonsillitis, otitis media, sinusitis, laryngitis; Lower respiratory tract infections such as acute bronchitis, acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis, pneumonia; Urinary tract infections such as pyelonephritis, cystitis, urethritis; Skin and soft tissue infections such as boils, pyoderma, impetigo; Genital tract infections such as gonorrhea, cervicitis; Typhoid fever.

Use the drug according to the course of 5-10 days, take the medicine after eating.
Dosage of Cefcenat 250 depends on each subject and condition as follows:
For adults:
Common infections: Take 1 tablet/time x 2 times/day; Typhoid fever: Take 2 tablets/time x 2 times/day; Urinary-genital infections: Take 1⁄2 tablets x 2 times/day; Mild to moderate lower respiratory tract infections: Take 1 tablet x 2 times/day. Severe cases causing pneumonia can be taken orally 2 times x 2 times/day; Pyelonephritis take 1 tablet / time x 2 times / day; Uncomplicated gonorrhea 1g single dose; Lyme disease in the early stages take 2 tablets / time x 2 times / day, the treatment time is about 20 days. For children over 3 months old:
Common infections: Take 1⁄2 tablets/time x 2 times/day, maximum 1 tablet/time; Typhoid fever: 1 tablet/time x 2 times/day; Children over 2 years old with otitis media or serious infections: Take 1 tablet x 2 times/day. Do not use Cefcenat 250 in case of a history of allergy to Cephalosporin antibiotics.

When using Cefcenat 250 may cause some of the following side effects:
Digestive disorders such as diarrhea, nausea, vomiting; Itching, skin rash, hives; Increased liver enzymes, eosinophils; Some rare side effects such as leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, pseudomembranous enteritis. In the process of using the drug, if you see any serious abnormal symptoms, you should immediately contact your treating doctor or medical staff for instructions and timely treatment.

When using concomitantly Cefcenat 250 may cause interactions with some of the following drugs:
Co-administration of Cefuroxime with aminoglycoside antibiotics or diuretics such as furosemide may increase nephrotoxicity; Cefuroxime axetil taken orally can affect the intestinal microflora, reduce the reabsorption of estrogen, so it may reduce the effect of oral contraceptives containing estrogen and progesterone components.

When using Cefcenat 250, caution should be exercised in the following cases:
Use with caution in people with a history of hypersensitivity to Penicillin; Cases of severe diarrhea after taking the drug should pay attention to the diagnosis of pseudomembranous enterocolitis; For women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, there is no adequate scientific evaluation of the safety of the drug during use, so the benefits and risk factors should be carefully weighed. , only use drugs when absolutely necessary under the guidance of specialists; The drug does not affect the ability to drive or use machines. Above is some information about the use of Cefcenat 250 medicine, if you need advice or have any questions, please consult a qualified doctor / pharmacist for answers.