Starcef 400 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 60.00 (2 x 7: ৳ 840.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 420.00
Medicine Details
Category | Details |
---|---|
Generic | Cefixime trihydrate |
Company | Beacon pharmaceuticals plc |
Also available as |
Title
- Starcef 400 mg Capsule
Category
- Medicine
- Antibiotic
- Cephalosporin
Dosage Form
- Capsule
Indications
- Treatment of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTI)
- Treatment of Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
- Treatment of Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)
Pharmacology
- Bactericidal against a broad spectrum of gram positive and gram negative bacteria
- Interferes with the synthesis of bacterial cell wall
Dosage & Administration
- Usual course of treatment is 7 days, can be extended to 14 days if required
- Adult dosage: 200-400 mg daily
- Children dosage: 8 mg/kg/day
Interaction
- Potential increase in prothrombin times in some patients
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal disturbances
- Central nervous system effects
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Hematological and clinical chemistry effects
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
- Caution required during administration to nursing women
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in patients with hypersensitivity to other drugs
- Use with caution in penicillin-sensitive patients
- Caution in patients with markedly impaired renal function
Overdose Effects
- Gastric Lavage may be indicated in case of overdose
Therapeutic Class
- Third generation Cephalosporins
Storage Conditions
- Should be kept below 30°C temperature
- Protected from light and moisture
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C16H15N5O7S2
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