Ngcef DS 200 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
50 ml bottle: ৳ 300.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefixime trihydrate |
| Company | Rangs pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title and Categories
- Ngcef DS 200 mg/5 ml Suspension
- Third-generation Cephalosporins
- Antibiotic
- Orally Active Cephalosporin Antibiotic
Gram-positive Organism
Streptococcus pneumonia
Gram-negative Organism
Escherichia coli
Generic Name
Cefixime
Pharmacological Class
Semisynthetic Cephalosporin Antibiotic
Bactericidal Activity
Marked In-vitro Bactericidal Activity against a Wide Variety of Bacteria
Plasma Concentrations
Easily Achievable Plasma Concentrations
Mechanism of Action
Interferes in the Synthesis of Bacterial Cell Wall
Stable in the Presence of Beta-lactamase Enzyme
1
Absorption
About 40% to 50% with or without food
Recommended Dosage for Adults
200-400 mg daily
Dosage for Children (8 mg/kg/day)
As a single dose or in two divided doses
Dosage for Typhoid in Children
5 mg/kg body weight twice daily for 10-14 days
Dosage in Renal Impairment
May be administered with dosage adjustment
Interaction with Anticoagulant Therapy
May cause increases in prothrombin times
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Cephalosporin Antibiotics
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal Disturbances
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Abdominal Pain
- Dyspepsia
- Vomiting
- Flatulence
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Allergies
- Thrombocytopenia
- Leukopenia
- Eosinophilia
- Change in Liver and Renal Function Tests
- Genital Pruritis
- Vaginitis
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy: Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
- Lactation: Caution should be exercised when administered to a nursing woman
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in Patients with Hypersensitivity to Other Drugs
- Caution in Penicillin-Sensitive Patients
- Caution in Patients with Markedly Impaired Renal Function
- Alters Normal Flora of the Colon
- Caution in Pregnancy and Lactation
Overdose Effects
Gastric Lavage may be indicated; no specific antidote exists
Storage Conditions
Keep below 30°C temperature, protected from light & moisture
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C16H15N5O7S2
- Chemical Structure Image: https://medex.com.bd/storage/res/g-res-217-cefixime-trihydrate-chemical-structure-3Mg9h2a2PuSZaJk4Uj0Z.svg
Commonly Asked Questions
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