Ceftid 400 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 50.35 (1 x 7: ৳ 352.45)
Strip Price: ৳ 352.45
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefixime trihydrate |
| Company | Opsonin pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTI) treatment
- Lower Respiratory Tract Infections treatment
- Urinary Tract Infections treatment
- Bactericidal activity against Gram-positive organisms
- Bactericidal activity against Gram-negative organisms
- Susceptible microorganisms treatment
- Treatment for infections caused by specific pathogens
- Stability in the presence of beta-lactamase enzymes
Pharmacology
- Third generation semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic
- Oral administration
- Bactericidal against a broad spectrum of bacteria
- Interference in bacterial cell wall synthesis
- Stability in the presence of Beta-lactamase enzyme
- Absorption rate of 40% to 50%
Dosage & Administration
- Usual treatment course of 7 days
- Extended treatment for up to 14 days
- Recommended adult dosage of 200-400 mg daily
- Recommended dosage for children
- Dosage adjustment for elderly and severe renal impairment
- Special dosage for typhoid
- Dosage adjustment in renal impairment
- Absorption unaffected by food
Interaction
- Potential interaction with anticoagulant therapy
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics
Side Effects
- Mild and self-limiting adverse reactions
- Gastrointestinal disturbances
- Central nervous system effects
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Hematological and clinical chemistry effects
- Mild transient change in liver and renal function tests
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Limited studies on pregnant women
- Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
- Caution in administration to nursing women
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in patients with known hypersensitivity to other drugs
- Caution in penicillin-sensitive patients
- Administration with caution in markedly impaired renal function
- Alteration of normal colon flora and risk of Clostridium difficile overgrowth
Overdose Effects
- Potential need for gastric lavage
- No specific antidote available
- Limited removal by hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis
Therapeutic Class
- Third generation Cephalosporins
Storage Conditions
- Storage below 30°C temperature
- Protection from light and moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular formula: C16H15N5O7S2
Common Questions about Ceftid 400 mg Tablet
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- Limitations in treating cold and flu
- Dietary instructions
- Usage in infants
- Cephalosporin not a penicillin variant
- Loose-motion as a known side effect
- Constipation incidence and management
- Potential interactions with contraception
- Potential interactions with acetaminophen
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