Fix-A 25 mg/ml (Pediatric Drops)

21 ml bottle: ৳ 100.30

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cefixime trihydrate
Company Acme laboratories ltd
Also available as
Fix a 200 mg capsule Fix a ds 400 mg capsule Fix a 100 mg suspension Fix a ds 200 mg suspension Fix a max 100 mg pediatric drop

Indications

  • Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTI)
  • Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
  • Urinary Tract Infections
  • Clinical efficacy against Streptococcus pneumonia
  • Clinical efficacy against Streptococcus pyogenes
  • High stability in the presence of beta-lactamase enzymes

Pharmacology

  • Bactericidal against a broad spectrum of gram positive and gram negative bacteria
  • Interferes in the synthesis of bacterial cell wall
  • High stability in the presence of Beta-lactamase enzyme
  • About 40%-50% absorption with or without food

Dosage & Administration

  • Usual course of treatment is 7 days
  • Recommended adult dosage is 200-400 mg daily
  • Recommended pediatric dosage based on weight and age
  • Dosage adjustment in severe renal impairment
  • Administered with caution in patients with marked renal impairment

Interaction

  • Potential to increase prothrombin times in some patients
  • Caution required in patients receiving anticoagulant therapy

Contraindications

  • Known hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics

Side Effects

  • Mostly mild and self-limiting adverse reactions
  • Frequent gastrointestinal disturbances
  • Less frequent central nervous system side-effects
  • Reported hypersensitivity reactions
  • Reported hematological and clinical chemistry side-effects
  • Mild transient change in liver and renal function tests

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Inadequate evidence in pregnant women
  • Caution during pregnancy if clearly needed
  • Unknown excretion in human milk
  • Caution during lactation

Precautions & Warnings

  • Caution in patients with hypersensitivity to other drugs
  • Partial cross-allergenicity with penicillins
  • Discontinuation and appropriate treatment in case of allergic reactions
  • Administered with caution in patients with markedly impaired renal function
  • Alteration of normal flora and potential overgrowth of clostridia
  • Avoid use in pregnancy or nursing mothers unless essential

Overdose Effects

  • Gastric Lavage may be indicated
  • No specific antidote exists
  • No significant removal by hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis
  • Profile similar to patients treated at recommended doses

Therapeutic Class

  • Third generation Cephalosporins

Storage Conditions

  • Keep below 30°C temperature
  • Protected from light & moisture
  • Keep out of the reach of children

Chemical Structure

  • Molecular Formula: C16H15N5O7S2
  • Chemical Structure available

Common Questions About Fix-A 25 mg/ml Pediatric Drop

  • Usage to treat bacterial infection
  • Uses for conditions such as Urinary Tract Infection, Tonsillitis, Pharyngitis, and Bronchitis
  • Commonly reported side effects
  • Instructions for storage and disposal
  • Ineffectiveness against cold and flu
  • No specific dietary instructions required
  • Not prescribed to treat diarrhoea
  • Safety for infants not positively established
  • Role as a cephalosporin antibiotic
  • Known side effect of diarrhoea
  • Possible interaction with contraception
  • Potential concurrent use with acetaminophen
  • Onset of action and completion of medication course
  • Need to inform doctor if symptoms do not improve after treatment
  • Quick tips for usage

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