Bestcef Forte 200 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
50 ml bottle: ৳ 280.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefixime trihydrate |
| Company | Biopharma limited |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of upper respiratory tract infections
- Treatment of lower respiratory tract infections
- Treatment of urinary tract infections
Pharmacology
- Orally active cephalosporin antibiotic
- Bactericidal against a broad spectrum of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria
- Interferes with the synthesis of bacterial cell wall
Dosage & Administration
- Usual course of treatment is 7 days
- Recommended adult dosage is 200-400 mg daily
- Dosage adjustments for elderly and children
- Dosage considerations in renal impairment
Interaction
- Increases in prothrombin times have been noted in a few patients
- Caution in patients receiving anticoagulant therapy
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics
Side Effects
- Mild and self-limiting adverse reactions
- Common gastrointestinal disturbances
- Central nervous system side-effects
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Hematological and clinical chemistry reactions
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Limited studies in pregnant women
- Caution advised during pregnancy and lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in patients with hypersensitivity to other drugs
- Consideration for penicillin-sensitive patients
- Administration caution in patients with markedly impaired renal function
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 available
Common Questions
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- Efficacy against cold and flu
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