Tocef DS 200 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)

Indications

• Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
• Urinary Tract Infections
• Gram-positive organism
• Gram-negative organism
• Otitis media
• Bronchitis
• Cystitis
• Cystourethritis
• Pyelonephritis

Pharmacology

• Bactericidal
• Gram-positive bacteria
• Gram-negative bacteria
• Bacterial cell wall synthesis
• Beta-lactamase enzyme stability
• Oral administration
• Plasma concentration

Dosage & Administration

• Oral administration
• Usual course of treatment 7 days
• Recommended adult dosage 200-400 mg/day
• Dosage adjustment in renal impairment
• Renal function assessment
• Dosage for children based on age

Interaction

• Increased prothrombin times
• Anticoagulant therapy caution

Contraindications

• Hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics

Side Effects

• Gastrointestinal disturbances
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Abdominal pain
• Dizziness
• Hypersensitivity reactions
• Allergies
• Thrombocytopenia
• Leukopenia
• Eosinophilia
• Mild transient change in liver and renal function tests

Pregnancy & Lactation

• Caution for use during pregnancy
• Not well-controlled studies in pregnant women
• Excretion in human milk caution

Precautions & Warnings

• Hypersensitivity caution
• Cephalosporin and penicillin cross-allergenicity
• Impaired renal function caution
• Altered normal flora of the colon due to broad-spectrum antibiotics

Overdose Effects

• Gastric Lavage indication
• No specific antidote
• Effects in healthy adult volunteers

Therapeutic Class

• Third generation Cephalosporins

Storage Conditions

• Temperature storage below 30°C
• Protection from light & moisture
• Keep out of the reach of children

Chemical Structure

• Molecular Formula : C16H15N5O7S2
• Chemical Structure Image URL : https://medex.com.bd/storage/res/g-res-217-cefixime-trihydrate-chemical-structure-3Mg9h2a2PuSZaJk4Uj0Z.svg

Common Questions

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• Instructions for storage and disposal
• Efficacy for cold and flu treatment
• Dietary instructions
• Use in infants
• Possibility of interaction with contraception
• Concurrent use with acetaminophen
• Duration of action
• If no improvement after treatment
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