Verixim 400 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 50.00 (1 x 7: ৳ 350.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 350.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefixime trihydrate |
| Company | Veritas pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTI)
- Treatment of Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
- Treatment of Urinary Tract Infections
Pharmacology
- Bactericidal against broad spectrum of gram positive and gram negative bacteria
- Interferes in synthesis of bacterial cell wall
- Highly stable in the presence of Beta-lactamase enzyme
Dosage & Administration
- Usual course of treatment is 7 days
- Adult dosage: 200-400 mg daily
- Children dosage: 8 mg/kg/day
- Dosage in Renal Impairment
Interaction
- Increases in prothrombin times in some patients
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal disturbances
- Central nervous system effects
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Hematological and clinical chemistry effects
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
- Caution when administered to a nursing woman
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution with penicillin-sensitive patients
- Caution in patients with markedly impaired renal function
- Alters normal flora of the colon
Overdose Effects
- Gastric Lavage may be indicated
- Not removed in significant quantities 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 URL
Common Questions
- Uses of Verixim 400 mg Capsule
- Side Effects of Verixim 400 mg Capsule
- Instructions for storage and disposal
- Dietary instructions to follow
- Safety for infants
- Interactions with other drugs
- Duration for medication to work
- Quick Tips
Usual Course of Treatment
7 days
Usual Adult Dosage
200-400 mg daily
Usual Children Dosage
8 mg/kg/day
Dosage for Renal Impairment
Normal dose and schedule may be given in patients with creatinine clearances of 20 ml/min or greater