Cefiget 25 mg/ml (Pediatric Drops)
21 ml bottle: ৳ 90.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefixime trihydrate |
| Company | Get well limited |
| Also available as |
Title
- Cefiget 25 mg/ml Pediatric Drop
Categories
- Medicine
- Antibiotic
- Cephalosporin
- Oral Medication
Description
- Orally active cephalosporin antibiotic
- Bactericidal activity against a wide variety of pathogens
- Absorption of 40% to 50% whether administered with or without food
Indications
- Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
- Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
- Urinary Tract Infections
- Effective against Streptococcus pneumoniae, Streptococcus pyogenes, Escherichia coli, etc.
Mode of action
- Bactericidal against a broad spectrum of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria
- Interferes with 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, may be continued for up to 14 days if required
- Recommended adult dosage is 200-400 mg daily
- Dosage for children based on age and weight
- Caution in patients with markedly impaired renal function
Interaction
- Increases in prothrombin times noted in some patients
- Caution in patients receiving anticoagulant therapy
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics
Side effects
- Gastrointestinal disturbances (diarrhea, stool changes)
- Nausea, abdominal pain, dyspepsia
- Headache, dizziness
- Hypersensitivity reactions (rash, pruritis, urticaria, etc.)
- Hematological and clinical chemistry changes
- Other possible reactions include genital pruritis and vaginitis
Pregnancy and lactation
- Caution advised during pregnancy, use only if clearly needed
- Caution advised during lactation, not known if excreted in human milk
Precautions and warnings
- Caution in patients with hypersensitivity to other drugs
- Caution in penicillin-sensitive patients
- Administered with caution in patients with markedly impaired renal function
Overdose effects
- Gastric Lavage may be indicated
- No specific antidote exists
- Not removed in significant quantities by hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis
Therapeutic class
- Third generation Cephalosporins
Storage conditions
- Keep below 30°C temperature
- Protected from light and moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children
Chemical structure
- Molecular Formula: C16H15N5O7S2
Commonly asked questions
- Instructions for storage and disposal
- Duration for medication to take effect
- Possible side effects and dietary instructions
Storage and disposal instructions
- Keep in a cool dry place and in its original pack
- Ensure it remains unreachable to children and pets
- Proper disposal of expired and unused medications
Usage in specific conditions
- Safety and efficacy not established in children aged less than 6 months
- Caution in patients with impaired renal function
- Avoid use in pregnancy or nursing mothers unless considered essential by the physician