Verixim 200 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 35.00 (2 x 7: ৳ 490.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 245.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefixime trihydrate |
| Company | Veritas pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Orally active cephalosporin antibiotic
- Treatment of upper respiratory tract infections
- Treatment of lower respiratory tract infections
- Treatment of urinary tract infections
- Clinical efficacy against Streptococcus pneumoniae
- Clinical efficacy against Escherichia coli
- Clinical efficacy against Haemophilus influenzae
- Clinical efficacy against Moraxella catarrhalis
- High stability in the presence of beta-lactamase enzymes
Pharmacology
- Third generation semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic
- Bactericidal against broad spectrum of bacteria
- Interference in the synthesis of bacterial cell wall
- High stability in the presence of Beta-lactamase enzyme
- Approximately 40-50% absorption with or without food
Dosage & Administration
- Usual course of treatment is 7 days
- Recommended adult dosage of 200-400 mg daily
- Recommended dosage for children based on age and weight
- Typhoid specific dosage for children
- Dosage adjustment for renal impairment
- Administration in the presence of impaired renal function
Interaction
- Potential increase in prothrombin times in few patients
- Care required in patients receiving anticoagulant therapy
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal disturbances like diarrhoea and stool changes
- Less frequent gastrointestinal side-effects like nausea and abdominal pain
- Central nervous system effects like headache and dizziness
- Hypersensitivity reactions like rash and pruritis
- Hematological and clinical chemistry effects like thrombocytopenia and leukopenia
- Mild transient change in liver and renal function tests
- Other possible reactions like genital pruritis and vaginitis
Pregnancy & Lactation
- No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
- Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
- Caution required when administered to a nursing woman
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution required in patients with known hypersensitivity to other drugs
- Cautious use in penicillin-sensitive patients
- Administration with caution in patients with markedly impaired renal function
- Alteration of normal flora of the colon and associated risks
- Avoid use in pregnancy or in nursing mothers unless considered essential by the physician
Overdose Effects
- Gastric Lavage may be indicated
- No specific antidote exists
- Not removed in significant quantities by hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis
Therapeutic Class
- Third generation Cephalosporins
Storage Conditions
- Storage below 30°C temperature
- Protection from light and moisture
- Keep out of reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C16H15N5O7S2
- Chemical Structure image available
Common Questions about Verixim 200 mg Capsule
- An antibiotic used to treat bacterial infection
- Uses for conditions such as Urinary Tract Infection, Tonsillitis, Pharyngitis, and Bronchitis
- Commonly reported side effects like diarrhea, abdominal pain, dizziness, and others
- Instructions for storage and disposal
- Not effective for colds, flu, or other viral infections
- No special dietary instruction, not recommended for treating diarrhoea in infants
- Not a penicillin variant, known for causing loose-motion and less commonly, constipation
- No evidence of interaction with contraception, advisable to consult before concurrent use with acetaminophen
- Starts working soon after ingestion, complete the medication course
- Inform the doctor if symptoms do not improve or worsen during treatment
- Quick tips for usage, dose completion, dietary considerations, and recognizing adverse reactions