Trixim 400 mg (Capsule)

Unit Price: ৳ 50.00 (1 x 6: ৳ 300.00)
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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cefixime trihydrate
Company Ethical drugs limited
Also available as
Trixim 200 mg capsule Trixim 100 mg suspension

Title

  • Trixim 400 mg Capsule

Categories

  • Antibiotic
  • Cephalosporin
  • Oral Medication

Description

  • An orally active cephalosporin antibiotic
  • Bactericidal against a wide variety of organisms
  • Marked in-vitro bactericidal activity
  • Recommended for the treatment of various infections

DosageAndAdministration

Recommended adult dosage is 200-400 mg daily

Indications

  • Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTI)
  • Urinary Tract Infections
  • Lower Respiratory Tract Infections

Pharmacology

Bactericidal against a broad spectrum of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria

Interaction

  • Increases in prothrombin times noted in a few patients
  • Care should be taken in patients receiving anticoagulant therapy

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics

SideEffects

  • Gastrointestinal disturbances
  • Central nervous system side effects
  • Hypersensitivity reactions
  • Hematological and clinical chemistry reactions
  • Mild transient change in liver and renal function tests

PregnancyAndLactation

No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women

PrecautionsAndWarnings

  • Given with caution to patients who have shown hypersensitivity to other drugs
  • Cautious use in penicillin-sensitive patients
  • Administered with caution in patients with markedly impaired renal function
  • Use not recommended in pregnancy or nursing mothers

OverdoseEffects

  • Gastric Lavage may be indicated
  • No specific antidote exists
  • Trixim is not removed in significant quantities from the circulation by hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis

TherapeuticClass

  • Third generation Cephalosporins

StorageConditions

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

ChemicalStructure

  • MolecularFormula: C16H15N5O7S2
  • ChemicalStructureImage: https://medex.com.bd/storage/res/g-res-217-cefixime-trihydrate-chemical-structure-3Mg9h2a2PuSZaJk4Uj0Z.svg

FAQs

  • WhatIsIt: An antibiotic used to treat bacterial infection
  • Uses:
    • Treatment and prevention from various conditions such as Urinary Tract Infection, Tonsillitis, Pharyngitis, and Bronchitis
  • SideEffects:
    • Diarrhea
    • Abdominal pain
    • Dark or clay-colored stools
    • Swelling of the face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands, and feet
    • Dizziness
    • Acid or sour stomach
    • Excessive gas in the stomach
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion
    • Redness of the skin
    • Chest pain
    • Sore throat
    • Unusual tiredness
  • StorageAndDisposalInstructions: Should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original pack. Proper disposal of the expired and unused medications is important
  • TreatmentOfColdAndFlu: Does not work for viral infections like flu
  • SpecialDietaryInstruction: Continue normal diet unless advised otherwise by the doctor
  • InfantUsage: Safety in case of newborns or infants aging less than 6 months has not been positively established
  • PenicillinVariant: Not a penicillin variant
  • InteractionWithContraception: No evidence suggested the effect on contraceptive medications
  • ConcurrentUseWithAcetaminophen: No interactions clinically proven with Acetaminophen (Paracetamol)
  • TimeToStartWorking: Starts working as soon as ingested, may take a few days to relieve symptoms completely
  • NoImprovementAfterFullCourse: Inform your doctor if no improvement after finishing the full course of treatment
  • QuickTips:
    • Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if feel better
    • Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach
    • Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Trixim 400 mg Capsule
    • Discontinue and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash or have difficulty in breathing

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