Exiben 100 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)

30 ml bottle: ৳ 145.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cefixime trihydrate
Company Benham pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Exiben 200 mg capsule Exiben 400 mg capsule

Title and Categories

  • Exiben 100 mg/5 ml Suspension
  • Medicine
  • Antibiotic
  • Cephalosporin

Functions

  • Treats Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
  • Treats Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
  • Treats Urinary Tract Infections
  • Prevents bacterial cell wall formation
  • Bactericidal activity against various microorganisms
  • Absorption of 40-50% whether administered with or without food
  • Kills bacteria by interfering in the synthesis of bacterial cell wall
  • Highly stable in the presence of Beta-lactamase enzyme

Dosage and Administration

  • Usual course of treatment is 7 days
  • Recommended adult dosage: 200-400 mg daily for 7-14 days
  • Recommended dosage for children: 8 mg/kg/day
  • Dosage in Renal Impairment: Adjusted based on creatinine clearance

Interaction

  • Increases in prothrombin times noted in some patients
  • Careful usage with anticoagulant therapy

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics

Side Effects

  • Mild and self-limiting adverse reactions
  • Frequent gastrointestinal disturbances: diarrhea, stool changes, nausea
  • Other side-effects: abdominal pain, dizziness, allergic reactions, hematological and clinical chemistry effects

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
  • Caution advised during pregnancy and lactation

Precautions & Warnings

  • Should be given with caution to patients with known hypersensitivity to other drugs
  • Cautious usage in penicillin-sensitive patients
  • Usage in patients with markedly impaired renal function
  • Alteration of normal flora of the colon

Overdose Effects

  • Gastric Lavage may be indicated
  • No specific antidote exists
  • No significant removal by hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis

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 Image

Commonly Asked Questions

  • Information on uses, side effects, storage, effectiveness, and precautions

Usability Features

  • Suspension form for easy administration
  • Clear dosing guidelines for adults and children
  • Information on potential side effects and precautions for users

Technical Specifications

  • Molecular Formula
  • Absorption of 40-50%
  • Plasma concentrations
  • Creatinine clearance adjustments

Indications

  • Treatment of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
  • Treatment of Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
  • Treatment of Urinary Tract Infections
  • Clinical efficacy against various pathogens

Compound Summary

  • Molecular Formula
  • Chemical Structure

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