Verixim 100 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
50 ml bottle: ৳ 195.58
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefixime trihydrate |
| Company | Veritas pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
- Treatment of Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
- Treatment of Urinary Tract Infections
- Activity against Gram-positive organisms
- Activity against Gram-negative organisms
- Clinical efficacy against specific pathogens
- High stability in the presence of beta-lactamase enzymes
Pharmacology
- Third generation cephalosporin antibiotic
- Bactericidal against broad spectrum of bacteria
- Interferes in the synthesis of bacterial cell wall
- High stability in the presence of beta-lactamase enzyme
- Approximately 40-50% absorption rate
- Oral administration
Dosage & Administration
- Usual course of treatment is 7 days
- Recommended adult dosage: 200-400 mg daily
- Recommended dosage for children: 8 mg/kg/day
- Dosage adjustment in severe renal impairment
- Dosage guidance for different age groups of children
Interaction
- Potential increase in prothrombin times in some patients
- Caution with patients receiving anticoagulant therapy
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics
Side Effects
- Frequent gastrointestinal disturbances: diarrhea, stool changes
- Other gastrointestinal side-effects: nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting
- Central nervous system effects: headache, dizziness
- Hypersensitivity reactions: rash, pruritis, urticaria
- Hematological and clinical chemistry effects: thrombocytopenia, leukopenia
- Transient changes in liver and renal function tests
- Other possible reactions: genital pruritis, vaginitis
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Limited studies in pregnant women
- Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
- Caution during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution with patients showing hypersensitivity to other drugs
- Caution in penicillin-sensitive patients
- Increased risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhea
- Caution in patients with markedly impaired renal function
- Not recommended for use in pregnancy or nursing mothers
Overdose Effects
- Gastric lavage may be indicated
- No specific antidote exists
- No significant removal by hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis
- Adverse reactions in healthy adult volunteers
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
Common Questions about Verixim 100 mg/5 ml Suspension
- Antibiotic used to treat bacterial infection
- Uses for urinary tract infection, tonsillitis, pharyngitis, bronchitis
- Commonly reported side effects
- Instructions for storage and disposal
- Not effective for cold and flu
- No special dietary instruction
- Not prescribed for treating diarrhea
- Safety not established for infants
- Not a penicillin variant
- Known side effect of diarrhea
- No evidence of interaction with contraception
- No clinically proven interaction with acetaminophen
- Starts working soon after ingestion
- Inform doctor if no improvement after full course
- Quick tips for usage