Evofix 400 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 70.00 (2 x 4: ৳ 560.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 280.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefixime trihydrate |
| Company | Everest pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title and Category
- Evofix 400 mg Capsule
- Third generation cephalosporins
- Orally active cephalosporin antibiotic
Dosage and Administration
- Usual course of treatment is 7 days, can be continued up to 14 days
- Recommended adult dosage: 200-400 mg daily, as single dose or in two divided doses
- Dosage for children: 8 mg/kg/day administered as single dose or in two divided doses
- Dosage for children in terms of volume of suspension
Indications
- Treatment of upper respiratory tract infections (URTI)
- Treatment of lower respiratory tract infections
- Treatment of urinary tract infections (UTI)
Pharmacology
- Bactericidal against broad spectrum of gram positive and gram negative bacteria
- Interferes in synthesis of bacterial cell wall
Interaction
- Increases in prothrombin times in some patients
- Caution with patients receiving anticoagulant therapy
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal disturbances such as diarrhea and stool changes
- Nausea, abdominal pain, dyspepsia, vomiting, flatulence
- Central nervous system effects like headache and dizziness
- Hypersensitivity reactions like rash, pruritis, urticaria
- Hematological and clinical chemistry effects
- Other possible reactions including genital pruritis and vaginitis
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Caution required during pregnancy
- Not known if excreted in human milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution with patients showing hypersensitivity to other drugs
- Caution with penicillin-sensitive patients
- Caution in patients with markedly impaired renal function
Overdose Effects
- No specific antidote exists
- Not removed in significant quantities by dialysis
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C temperature
- Protected from light & moisture
- Keep out of reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular formula: C16H15N5O7S2
- Chemical structure image available
Commonly Asked Questions
- What is Evofix 400 mg Capsule?
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- Use for treating cold and flu
- Special dietary instructions
- Use for treating diarrhea
- Use for infants
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