cefos 500mg tablet
What is cefos 500mg tablet used for?
This medicine contains Cefuroxime (500mg) and is used to treat ANTI INFECTIVES. Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs), inhibiting . Always consult your doctor before use.
- Generic Name: Cefuroxime
- Manufacturer: Osper Formulations Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: Category B
- Prescription Required: Yes
💊 cefos 500mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Upper and lower respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, otitis media, sinusitis, gonorrhea, Lyme disease.
Off-label uses: Prophylaxis for surgical infections, treatment of bone and joint infections.
📋 Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Cefuroxime |
| Brand Name | Altacef 500 Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Osper Formulations Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
| Action Class | Cephalosporins: 2nd generation |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25°C); protect from light and moisture. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
🔬 How This Medicine Works (Pharmacology)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs), inhibiting transpeptidase and autolysin activity.
Mechanism Steps
💡 How to Take cefos 500mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
⚠️ Side Effects of cefos 500mg tablet
✅ Common Side Effects
🚨 Serious Side Effects
⚠️ Rare Side Effects
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
🔬 Drug Interactions
| Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Warfarin | Major | Increased bleeding risk |
| Probenecid | Major | Decreased renal excretion of cefuroxime, increased levels |
| Live typhoid vaccine | Major | Reduced vaccine efficacy |
| BCG vaccine | Major | Reduced vaccine efficacy |
| Loop diuretics | Moderate | Increased nephrotoxicity risk |
| Aminoglycosides | Moderate | Increased nephrotoxicity risk |
| Oral contraceptives | Moderate | Reduced contraceptive efficacy |
| Antacids | Minor | Decreased absorption of cefuroxime |
| H2 antagonists | Minor | Decreased absorption of cefuroxime |
| Proton pump inhibitors | Minor | Decreased absorption of cefuroxime |
🚨 Major Interactions
- Warfarin
- Probenecid
- Live typhoid vaccine
- BCG vaccine
⚡ Moderate Interactions
- Loop diuretics
- Aminoglycosides
- Oral contraceptives
- BCG (intravesical)
🍷 Alcohol Interaction
No known interaction; but may increase risk of disulfiram-like reaction (rare).
🛡️ Safety & Warnings
🚫 Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to cefuroxime or other cephalosporins; previous immediate hypersensitivity reaction to penicillins.
🤱 Lactation Safety
Excreted in breast milk in small amounts; generally considered compatible with breastfeeding.
💊 Overdose Management
Supportive care; hemodialysis may enhance elimination.
⏰ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; if near next dose, skip missed dose and resume regular schedule. Do not double dose.
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.