Afix 200 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 35.00 (2 x 7: ৳ 490.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 245.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefixime trihydrate |
| Company | Aristopharma 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 a broad spectrum of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria
- Interferes in the 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
- Dosage for children based on age and weight
- Dosage adjustment in severe renal impairment
Interaction
- Potential increases in prothrombin times when receiving anticoagulant therapy
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal disturbances
- Central nervous system effects
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Hematological and clinical chemistry changes
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Caution advised during pregnancy and lactation
- No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in patients with hypersensitivity to other drugs
- Caution in penicillin-sensitive patients
- Caution in patients with markedly impaired renal function
- Alteration of normal flora of the colon may permit overgrowth of clostridia
Overdose Effects
- Gastric Lavage may be indicated
- No specific antidote exists
- Afix is not removed significantly 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: link_to_image
Common Questions about Afix 200 mg Tablet
- Explanation of the medication's purpose
- Uses of the tablet for different conditions
- Common reported side effects
- Instructions for storage and disposal
- Inapplicability to cold and flu treatment
- Special dietary instructions
- Usage in infants
- Differentiation from penicillin variant
- Association with loose-motion
- Possible interactions with contraception and acetaminophen
- Duration to start working
- Action if symptoms do not improve
- Quick tips for medication usage
Molecular Formula
C16H15N5O7S2
Chemical Structure Image
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