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Biofuroxime is an antibacterial drug from the group of beta-lactam antibiotics with a very broad spectrum of activity. It is used to treat all kinds of bacterial infections, mainly when you have lower respiratory tract infections (including pneumonia), urinary tract infections, bones and joints, or when you have sepsis. Its use is also recommended in the case of infections of the body’s soft tissues. The preparation is also used in patients suffering from an infection within the abdominal cavity and as a preventive measure after operations performed in the gastrointestinal tract.
Biofuroxime – how it works
The active substance Cefuroxime is cefuroxime. It is a substance poorly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, therefore it should be administered intravenously or intramuscularly. The action of cefuroxime is mainly based on the synthesis of bacterial cell walls, which prevents their multiplication. Accordingly, the administration of Cefuroxime recommended for various types of infections in the body.
Dosage Cefuroxime varies according to the age of the patient. For newborns, the recommended dose Cefuroxime there is about 30-100 mg of the preparation per kilogram of body weight in 2-3 divided doses. Administration is recommended for infants and children up to 12 years of age Cefuroxime at a dose of 30-100 mg of the preparation per kilogram of body weight, at intervals of 6-8 hours. Adults and children over 12 years of age should take the drug Cefuroxime at a dose of 750 mg three times a day. Producer Biufuroxime is Polpharma.
Biofuroxime – contraindications and side effects
Among the side effects of taking Cefuroxime, there are, among others, nausea, vomiting and convulsions. However, it should be emphasized that they do not occur in all receiving patients the drug Cefuroxime. During pregnancy and lactation, the use of the preparation should be consulted with a doctor. The drug Biofuroxime has an effect that reduces the effectiveness of oral contraceptives.
The main contraindication to use Cefuroxime is allergic to cefuroxime or any ingredient of the drug. Particular caution when using Cefuroxime people with diseases of the digestive system, for example colitis, should also behave. Contraindication to use Biofuroxime there may also be kidney problems.
Use Cefuroxime does not have a negative effect on driving vehicles or operating machinery. The drug is also not less effective in the elderly. However, given the increased incidence of renal failure in elderly patients, careful dose selection is important Cefuroxime.
Biofuroxime – substitutes
Among the substitutes preparation Biofuroxime preparations such as Aprokam, Zinacef or Tarsime can be mentioned. However, it should be remembered that the substitutes may differ in the content of the active substance and excipients. Before using any replacement preparations, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Before use, read the leaflet, which contains indications, contraindications, data on side effects and dosage as well as information on the use of the medicinal product, or consult your doctor or pharmacist, as each drug used improperly is a threat to your life or health.