
TAFOBACT-C
Composition:
Tafobact-C Contains - Cafpodoxim 125 mg + Clavulanic acid 125 mg
Indication for the treatment of infections caused by sensitive bacteria.
- ● Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis
- ● Acute Bacterial Otitis Media
- ● Acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis
- ● Lower respiratory tract infections including pneumoniae
- ● Secondary bacterial infections of Acute bronchitis
- ● Uncomplicated skin and skin-structure infections
- ● Bone and Joint Infections
- ● Uncomplicated Gonorrhoea
- ● Septicemia
- ● Meningitis
Therapeutic Class
Second generation Cephalosporins
Pharmacology
Cefuroxime is a bactericidal second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic which is active against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative susceptible organisms including many beta-lactamases producing strains. Cefuroxime inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by interfering with the transpeptidation process.
Clavulanic acid is a naturally derived beta lactamase inhibitor produced by Streptomyces dailligtiala. It has similar structure to beta lactam antibiotics s•hich binds irreversibly to beta-lactamase enzymes and inactivates them. Clavulamc acid gives protection of Cefuroxime from degradation by beta lactamase enzymes and pros-ides a solution for the treatment of bacterial infections caused by beta lactam resistant bacteria.
Dosage and Administration
As Recommended by Registered Medical Practitioner / Physician
Interaction
Cefuroxime-Clavulanic Acid increases the area under the serum concentration versus time curve by 50%. Drug that reduces gastric acidity may result in a lower broavailability of Cefuroxime and tend to cancel the effect of postprandial absorption.
Contraindications
Cefuroxime-Clavulanic Acid is contraindicated in patients with known allergy to cephalosporm & in patients with Pseudomembranous Colitis
Side Effects
Generally Cefurcrume-Clavulanic Acid is well tolerated However, a few side effects like nausea, vomiting, Diarrhea abdominal discomfort or pain may occur. As with other broad-spectrum antibiotics, prolonged administration of Cefuroxime and Clavulanic acid combination may result in overgrowth of Non susceptible microorganisms. Rarely (<0.2%) renal dysfunction, anaphylaxis, angioedema, pruritis, rash and serum sickness like urticaria may appear.
Precautions & Warnings
Cefuroxune should be given with care to patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics & who has history of colitis.
Storage Conditions
Store in a cool, dry place (below 30° C), away from light and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.