Exiben 400 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 55.00 (1 x 7: ৳ 385.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 385.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefixime trihydrate |
| Company | Benham pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTI)
- Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
- Urinary Tract Infections
Pharmacology
- Bactericidal activity
- Interference in bacterial cell wall synthesis
- Stability in the presence of Beta-lactamase enzyme
- Absorption with or without food
Dosage & Administration
- Usual course of treatment of 7 days
- Recommended adult dosage of 200-400 mg daily
- Recommended children dosage of 8 mg/kg/day
- Dosage in Renal Impairment
Interaction
- Increases in prothrombin times with anticoagulant therapy
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal disturbances
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Thrombocytopenia
- Hematological and clinical chemistry changes
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
- Caution during nursing
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in patients with hypersensitivity to other drugs
- Caution in penicillin-sensitive patients
- Caution in patients with markedly impaired renal function
- Altered normal flora of the colon
- Not recommended in pregnancy or nursing mothers
Overdose Effects
- Gastric Lavage may be indicated
- No specific antidote exists
- 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
Common Questions about Exiben 400 mg Capsule
- Uses for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Urinary Tract Infection, Tonsillitis, Pharyngitis, and Bronchitis
- Side Effects including diarrhea, abdominal pain, and dizziness
- Special dietary instruction
- Interaction with contraception
- Instructions for storage and disposal
- Quick Tips for medication usage