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
Verixim 200 mg capsule Verixim 400 mg capsule

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

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