Rescure 200 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 30.00 (6's pack: ৳ 180.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefixime trihydrate |
| Company | Marksman pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of upper respiratory tract infections
- Treatment of lower respiratory tract infections
- Treatment of urinary tract infections
Pharmacology
- Bactericidal against a broad spectrum of gram positive and gram negative bacteria
- Interferes in the synthesis of bacterial cell wall
- Highly stable in the presence of Beta-lactamase enzyme
Dosage & Administration
- Usual course of treatment is 7 days
- Recommended adult dosage is 200-400 mg daily
- Dosage for children based on age and weight
- Dosage adjustment in severe renal impairment
Interaction
- Increases in prothrombin times may occur in some patients
- Care should be taken in patients receiving anticoagulant therapy
Contraindications
- Not to be used in patients with known hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics
Side Effects
- Diarrhoea and stool changes
- Nausea, abdominal pain, dyspepsia, vomiting, and flatulence
- Headache, dizziness
- Rash, pruritis, urticaria, drug fever, arthralgia
- Thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, eosinophilia
- Mild transient change in liver and renal function tests
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Caution advised during pregnancy
- Use in lactation requires caution
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution advised in patients with hypersensitivity to other drugs
- Given with caution to penicillin-sensitive patients
- Administered with caution in patients with markedly impaired renal function
- Use in pregnancy and lactation requires caution
Overdose Effects
- Gastric Lavage may be indicated
- No specific antidote exists
- Not significantly removed by hemodialysis or peritoneal 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
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