Cefoctam (cefuroxime) powder for solution for injections 1.5 g. vial

Description

Treatment of infections caused by microorganisms sensitive to cefuroxime, or treatment of infections prior to determining the pathogen.
Infectious diseases of the respiratory tract: acute and chronic bronchitis, infected bronchiectasis, bacterial pneumonia, lung abscess, postoperative infections of the chest;
infectious diseases of the throat, nose: sinusitis, tonsillitis, pharyngitis;
infectious diseases of the urinary tract: acute and chronic pyelonephritis, cystitis, asymptomatic bacteriuria;
infectious diseases of soft tissues: cellulitis, erysipeloid, wound infections;
infectious diseases of bones and joints: osteomyelitis, septic arthritis;
infections in obstetrics and gynecology: infectious-inflammatory diseases of the pelvic organs;
gonorrhea, especially when penicillin is contraindicated;
other infectious diseases, including septicemia and meningitis.
Prevention of infectious complications after operations on the chest and abdominal cavity, pelvic organs, vascular, cardiovascular and orthopedic operations.
In most cases, cefuroxime monotherapy is effective, but if necessary, the drug can be used in combination with aminoglycoside antibiotics or with metronidazole (orally, in suppositories or by injection).
In the case of mixed or mixed aerobic and anaerobic infection (such as peritonitis, aspiration pneumonia, lung abscess, pelvic and brain organs), and a high likelihood of such infection (for example, surgery on the large intestine and gynecologic metro surgery) .
In the treatment of pneumonia and exacerbation of chronic bronchitis, the drug can be prescribed before oral administration of cefuroxime axetil, when necessary.