Hyxim 200 mg (Capsule)

Unit Price: ৳ 25.00 (6's pack: ৳ 150.00)

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cefixime trihydrate
Company Millat pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Hyxim 100 mg suspension

Indications

  • Treatment of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTI)
  • Treatment of Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
  • Treatment of Urinary Tract Infections

Pharmacology

  • Bactericidal against broad spectrum of bacteria
  • Interference in bacterial cell wall synthesis
  • Stable in the presence of Beta-lactamase enzyme
  • 40-50% absorption with or without food

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 renal impairment

Interaction

  • Increases in prothrombin times noted in some patients
  • Caution in patients receiving anticoagulant therapy

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics

Side Effects

  • Mostly mild and self-limiting adverse reactions
  • Frequent side-effects: diarrhoea and stool changes
  • Less frequent gastrointestinal side-effects: nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting
  • Central nervous system side-effects: headache and dizziness
  • Hypersensitivity reactions: rash, pruritis, urticaria
  • Hematological and clinical chemistry reactions: thrombocytopenia, leukopenia
  • Other possible reactions: genital pruritis and vaginitis

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
  • Caution in nursing women

Precautions & Warnings

  • Caution in patients with hypersensitivity to other drugs
  • Caution in penicillin-sensitive patients
  • Caution in patients with markedly impaired renal function
  • Altering normal flora of the colon may permit overgrowth of clostridia
  • No use in pregnancy or nursing mothers unless essential
  • Discontinue if allergic effect occurs

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
  • Chemical Structure Image: [Link to image]

Common Questions about Hyxim 200 mg Capsule

  • Use to treat bacterial infections, not viral infections
  • Usages include Urinary Tract Infection, Tonsillitis, Pharyngitis, Bronchitis
  • Common side effects include Diarrhea, Abdominal pain, Dizziness
  • Storage and disposal instructions
  • Ineffectiveness for treating colds, flu, or viral infections
  • No special dietary instructions, not for treating diarrhea
  • Not established for infants under 6 months
  • Not a penicillin variant, may cause loose-motion
  • Diarrhea associated with higher doses, uncommon constipation side-effect
  • No evidence of interaction with contraception, acetaminophen
  • Starts working soon after ingestion, complete the full course of treatment
  • Inform doctor if no improvement or symptoms worsen
  • Quick Tips for usage

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