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Farineceft 500 drug with the main ingredient is Cefuroxim, which is commonly used in the treatment of respiratory and genital infections, ... Let's find out more details about its uses, usage and notes when taking the drug. through the following article.
1. What is Farinceft 500?
Farinceft 500 belongs to the group of anti-parasitic, anti-viral, anti-fungal drugs used in the treatment of problems with infections of the respiratory tract, skin, genital organs, .....
Drugs The main ingredient is Cefuroxime (in the form of Cefuroxim axetil) 500mg content and includes other excipients such as: Dicalcium phosphate, PEG 6000, Eratab, Avicel, PVP, Magnesium stearate, Talc, Hypromellose, Titanium dioxide, Talc, Ethanol 96° .... just enough 1 tablet.
Farinceft 500 is prepared in the form of film-coated tablets packed in a box of 2 blisters x 5 tablets, belonging to TW2 Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company - VIETNAM.
2. Indications for using Farinceft 500
Active ingredient Cefuroxime is a semi-synthetic antibiotic of the Cephalosporin group, which has antibacterial activity by blocking the process of bacterial cell wall formation. Cefuroxime has diverse antibacterial activity against both gram-negative (-) and gram-positive (+) bacteria.
After taking the drug Farinceft 500 will be easily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and hydrolyze to produce Cefuroxime and be released into the circulatory system. Cefuroxime is bound to plasma at a rate of about 50% and is regulated throughout the body, potentially crossing the placenta and breast milk. Cefuroxime is excreted unchanged in the urine.
Farinceft 500 is used in cases of bacterial infections such as:
Lower respiratory tract infections such as: acute and chronic bronchitis, pneumonia. Upper respiratory tract infections such as: otitis media, ear-nose-throat infections, sinusitis, tonsillitis, pharyngitis. Genitourinary tract infections: cystitis, pyelonephritis, urethritis, skin and soft tissue infections (pustules, boils, impetigo) Gonorrhea Acute uncomplicated gonococcal urethritis. Cervicitis .
3.Dosage - how to use Farinceft 500
Farinceft 500 is to be taken orally with a small amount of boiled and cooled water. Patients should take the drug with meals to give the effective use of the drug.
Dosage of Farinceft 500 will be adjusted depending on each subject and each person's medical condition.
Adults:
Treatment of bronchitis and pneumonia; Dosage: 500mg Cefuroxime x 2 times/day. In most infections: 250 mg of Cefuroxime twice daily. In urinary tract infections: dose of 125mg Cefuroxime x 2 times/day. Uncomplicated gonorrhea: a single dose of 1g Cefuroxim Children:
The usual dose is 125mg Cefuroxim x 2 times/day or 10mg Cefuroxim/kg x 2 times/day. Maximum dose of 250mg Cefuroxime/day. Children > 2 years old with otitis media: 250mg Cefuroxime x 2 times/day or 15mg Cefuroxim/kg x 2 times/day, up to a maximum dose not exceeding 500mg Cefuroxim/day.
4. Contraindications to taking Farinecef 500
Farinceft 500 should not be used in the following cases:
The patient is sensitive to Cephalosporin antibiotics, Cefuroxim active ingredient or any of the excipients in the drug. People with severe kidney failure. Do not use Farinceft when detecting expired medicine or strange signs such as mold, discoloration, watery.
5. What side effects does Farinceft 500 cause?
During the use of Farinceft 500, the patient may experience some unwanted side effects such as:
Nausea and vomiting Abdominal pain Pseudo-colitis Eosinophilia Transient elevation of liver enzymes Digestion bleeding Skin rash Increased blood creatinine Anaphylactic reactions Nephrotoxicity Convulsions, joint pain Hepatotoxicity causing jaundice Most adverse effects with Farinceft 500 are mild and transient. However, if the patient experiences the above symptoms or any other abnormality, it is necessary to immediately notify the doctor, pharmacist for advice on adjusting the dose and method of taking the drug.
6. Precautions when using Farinceft 500
Patients should use caution when using Farinceft 500 in the following cases:
Patients with kidney failure, anaphylactic shock to Penicillin. Patients with gastrointestinal disease, especially colitis. Elderly people need to be checked for liver and kidney function before taking the drug. Beware of the risk of superinfection with long-term use of Cefuroxime. In pregnant women, the side effects of Cefuroxime have not been specifically studied. However, Cefuroxime can cross the placenta, so use only after consulting your doctor. For women who are breastfeeding, Cefuroxime can be excreted in breast milk. Breastfeeding should be stopped when you see signs of rash, diarrhea. There are no specific studies on the effects of Cefuroxime on the ability to drive and use machines.
7. Drug Interactions Farinceft 500
Farinceft 500 may interact with Aminoglycoside antibiotics causing nephrotoxicity. Ranitidine, when combined with sodium bicarbonate, will reduce the effectiveness of Cefuroxime axetil. Therefore, Cefuroxime axetil should be taken after a certain period of about 2 hours to avoid interactions between them. There have been reports that Probenecid in combination with Cefuroxime when used in high doses will slow down the renal elimination of Cefuroxime.
8. What to do when overdose, forget dose of Farinceft 500?
Overdose: Symptoms of overdose may be vomiting and diarrhea, serious may be convulsions, kidney toxicity. Accordingly, the patient should stop using Farinceft 500, infusion and possibly use anticonvulsant methods. At the same time bring the patient to the hospital immediately for treatment.
Missed dose: Be sure to take your medicine at the right time every day to avoid missed doses. If you miss a dose, take a supplement of Farinceft as soon as possible, the next dose must be spaced out. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose as usual. often. Never double the prescribed dose of Farinecef.
Farineceft 500 with the main ingredient is Cefuroxime, commonly used in the treatment of respiratory and genital infections. To ensure effective use, patients need to use the drug exactly as directed by the doctor, professional pharmacist.
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