Cemaxi 100 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)

30 ml bottle: ৳ 120.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cefixime trihydrate
Company Guardian healthcare ltd
Also available as
Cemaxi 200 mg capsule

Title

Cemaxi 100 mg/5 ml Suspension

Categories

  • Medicine
  • Antibiotics
  • Cephalosporins

Description

Cemaxi is an orally active cephalosporin antibiotic indicated for the treatment of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTI), Lower Respiratory Tract Infections, Urinary Tract Infections, and other acute infections caused by susceptible microorganisms. It has bactericidal activity against a wide variety of Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms.

Attributes

  • Indications:
    • Treatment of URTIs
    • Treatment of LRTIs
    • Treatment of Urinary Tract Infections
    • Bactericidal activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms
  • Pharmacology:
    • Third generation cephalosporin antibiotic
    • Bactericidal against broad spectrum of bacteria
    • Interferes in the synthesis of bacterial cell wall
  • Dosage & Administration:
    • Usual course of treatment is 7 days, may be continued for up to 14 days if required
    • Recommended adult dosage: 200-400 mg daily
    • Recommended children dosage: 8 mg/kg/day
    • Dosage adjustments in renal impairment
  • Interaction:
    • Potential increase in prothrombin times in some patients
    • Caution in patients receiving anticoagulant therapy
  • Contraindications:
    • Hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics
  • Side Effects:
    • Gastrointestinal disturbances: diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain
    • Central nervous system effects: headache, dizziness
    • Hypersensitivity reactions: rash, pruritis, urticaria
    • Hematological and clinical chemistry effects: thrombocytopenia, leukopenia
    • Mild transient change in liver and renal function tests
  • Pregnancy & Lactation:
    • Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
    • Caution during nursing period
  • Precautions & Warnings:
    • Caution in patients with hypersensitivity to other drugs
    • Caution in penicillin-sensitive patients
    • Administration with caution in patients with markedly impaired renal function
  • Overdose Effects:
    • Gastric Lavage may be indicated
    • No specific antidote exists
    • Adverse reactions in healthy volunteers receiving single doses up to 2 g were similar to those seen in patients treated at recommended doses
  • 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
  • Common Questions & Answers:
    • Uses of Cemaxi 100 mg/5 ml Syrup
    • Instructions for storage and disposal
    • Duration to work
    • Potential side effects
    • Special dietary instructions
    • Interaction with other medications

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