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
Truso 200 mg capsule Truso 400 mg capsule Truso 100 mg suspension Truso ds 200 mg suspension

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

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