Excef 400 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 45.00 (2 x 4: ৳ 360.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 180.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefixime trihydrate |
| Company | Chemist laboratories ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Excef 400 mg Capsule
Categories
- Antibiotic
- Medication
Indications
- Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTI)
- Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
- Urinary Tract Infections
Pharmacology
- Bactericidal Activity
- Broad Spectrum Antibiotic
- Interference in Bacterial Cell Wall Synthesis
- Stable in the Presence of Beta-lactamase Enzyme
Dosage & Administration
- Oral Administration
- Usual Course of 7 Days
- Recommended Adult Dosage 200-400 mg daily
Interaction
- Potential Prothrombin Time Increases with Anticoagulant Therapy
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Cephalosporin Antibiotics
Side Effects
- Mild and Self-limiting Adverse Reactions
- Gastrointestinal Disturbances like Diarrhea and Stool Changes
- Nausea, Abdominal Pain, Headache, Dizziness
- Allergies, Thrombocytopenia, Leukopenia
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Use during Pregnancy only if Clearly Needed
- Caution in Nursing Women
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in Hypersensitivity to Other Drugs
- Partial Cross-allergenicity between Penicillins and Cephalosporins
- Potential Severe Reactions
Overdose Effects
- Gastric Lavage Indicated
- No Specific Antidote Exists
- Not Removed in Significant Quantities by Dialysis
Therapeutic Class
- Third Generation Cephalosporins
Storage Conditions
- Keep Below 30°C
- Protected from Light & Moisture
- Keep Out of Reach of Children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C16H15N5O7S2
Common Questions
- Uses include Urinary Tract Infection, Tonsillitis, Pharyngitis, Bronchitis, Fungal and Gonococcal Infections
- Storage and Disposal Instructions
- Unsuitable for Treating Cold and Flu
- No Significant Dietary Instructions
- Not Prescribed for Diarrhea
- Safety Concerns for Infants
- Not a Penicillin Variant
- Known Side Effects like Diarrhea and Uncommon Constipation
- No Known Interaction with Contraception or Acetaminophen
- Symptom Relief Duration and Doctor Consultation