Cefixim 200 mg (Capsule)

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Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Cefixime trihydrate
Company	Ibn sina pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as	Cefixim 400 mg capsule Cefixim 100 mg suspension Cefixim ds 200 mg suspension Cefixim 25 mg pediatric drop

Indications

Treatment of upper respiratory tract infections (URTI)
Treatment of lower respiratory tract infections
Treatment of urinary tract infections (UTI)
Clinical efficacy against pathogens such as Streptococcus pneumoniae, Escherichia coli, Proteus mirabilis
Treatment of infections caused by beta-lactamase positive and negative organisms

Pharmacology

Bactericidal activity
Interference in bacterial cell wall synthesis
Broad spectrum of activity against gram positive and gram negative bacteria
High stability in the presence of Beta-lactamase enzyme
Absorption of about 40% to 50%

Dosage & Administration

Usual course of treatment is 7 days
Recommended adult dosage of 200-400 mg daily
Dosage adjustment in severe renal impairment
Recommended dosage in children based on age and weight
Special dosage for typhoid treatment

Interaction

Increases in prothrombin times in some patients
Careful administration in patients receiving anticoagulant therapy

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics

Side Effects

Mild and self-limiting gastrointestinal disturbances
Headache and dizziness
Hypersensitivity reactions such as rash and pruritis
Reported hematological and clinical chemistry changes
Possible genital pruritis and vaginitis

Pregnancy & Lactation

Caution in use during pregnancy
Uncertain excretion in human milk

Precautions & Warnings

Administer with caution to patients with known hypersensitivity to other drugs
Consideration for partial cross-allergenicity with penicillins
Administration with caution in patients with markedly impaired renal function
Potential alteration of normal flora of the colon

Overdose Effects

Gastric Lavage may be indicated
No specific antidote exists
Not significantly removed by dialysis

Therapeutic Class

Third generation Cephalosporins

Storage Conditions

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

Chemical Structure

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

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