Prex-3 400 mg (Capsule)

Unit Price: ৳ 50.00 (1 x 7: ৳ 350.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 350.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cefixime trihydrate
Company Al madina pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Prex 3 200 mg capsule Prex 3 100 mg suspension

Indications

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

Mode of Action

  • Bactericidal activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria
  • Interference in the synthesis of bacterial cell wall

Dosage & Administration

  • Usual course of treatment is 7-14 days
  • Recommended adult dosage: 200-400 mg daily
  • Recommended dosage for children: 8 mg/kg/day
  • Dosage adjustment in severe renal impairment

Interaction

  • Possible increases in prothrombin times in some patients

Contraindications

  • Known hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics

Side Effects

  • Gastrointestinal disturbances
  • Central nervous system effects
  • Hypersensitivity reactions
  • Hematological and clinical chemistry reactions

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Caution advised in pregnancy
  • Caution advised 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

Overdose Effects

  • Gastric lavage may be indicated
  • No specific antidote exists

Therapeutic Class

  • Third generation Cephalosporins

Storage Conditions

  • Keep below 30°C temperature
  • Protected from light & moisture
  • Keep out of the reach of children

Compound Summary

  • Molecular Formula: C16H15N5O7S2

Common Questions about Prex-3 400 mg Capsule

  • Antibiotic used for bacterial infection
  • Treatment and prevention from urinary tract infections, tonsillitis, pharyngitis, and bronchitis
  • Commonly reported side effects

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