Truso PD 25 mg/ml (Pediatric Drops)
15 ml bottle: ৳ 80.24
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefixime trihydrate |
| Company | Orion pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Truso PD 25 mg/ml Pediatric Drop
Categories
- Antibiotic
- Pediatric Medicine
- Cephalosporin
Description
- Orally active cephalosporin antibiotic
- Bactericidal activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms
- Marked in-vitro bactericidal activity
- Treatment for Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTI)
- Treatment for Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
- Treatment for Urinary Tract Infections
- Presence of beta-lactamase enzymes
- Broad spectrum antibiotic
- Kills bacteria by interfering with the synthesis of bacterial cell wall
- Recommended adult dosage of 200-400 mg daily
- Dosage for children is 8 mg/kg/day
- Dosage varies as per age and weight of the child
- Dosage adjustment for severe renal impairment
- Increases in prothrombin times in some patients
- Contraindication in patients with known hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics
- Most adverse reactions observed in clinical trials were mild and self-limiting
- Common side effects include diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting
- Caution required during pregnancy and lactation
- No specific antidote for overdose
- Not removed in significant quantities by dialysis
- Contraindicated in patients receiving anticoagulant therapy
- Storage temperature requirement below 30°C
- Molecular Formula: C16H15N5O7S2
- Chemical structure available
- Precautions should be taken in patients with hypersensitivity to other drugs
- Partially cross-allergenicity with penicillins
- Alters normal flora of the colon
- Common uses include treatment for Urinary Tract Infection, Tonsillitis, Pharyngitis, and Bronchitis
- Reported side effects include diarrhea, abdominal pain, dark or clay-colored stools, and dizziness
- Instructions for storage and disposal of medication
- Not effective against viral infections
- Cautious use in patients with markedly impaired renal function
- Presence of active ingredients for bacterial inhibition
- Caution required in newborns and infants less than 6 months old
- Interaction with other medications
- Concurrent use with other antibiotics
- Expected time for medication to start working
- Importance of completing the full course of treatment
- Avoidance of alcohol during the medication course