Tinfix 400 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 50.00 (8's pack: ৳ 400.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefixime trihydrate |
| Company | Arges life science limited |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTI)
- Urinary Tract Infections
- Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
- Broad spectrum bactericidal activity
- Treatment of acute infections
- High stability in presence of beta-lactamase enzymes
Pharmacology
- Third generation cephalosporin antibiotic
- Bactericidal action
- Interference in bacterial cell wall synthesis
- Broad spectrum activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria
- High stability in presence of Beta-lactamase enzyme
Dosage & Administration
- Usual course of treatment is 7 days
- Dosage for adults and children over 10 years
- Dosage for children based on age and weight
- Dosage adjustments for elderly patients and those with renal impairment
Interaction
- Potential increase in prothrombin times in some patients
- Caution 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
- Use in pregnancy only if clearly needed
- Caution in nursing women
- No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in patients hypersensitive to other drugs
- Caution in penicillin-sensitive patients
- Monitoring in patients with markedly impaired renal function
- Alteration of normal flora of the colon leading to antibiotic-associated diarrhoea
Overdose Effects
- Gastric Lavage may be indicated
- No specific antidote exists
- No significant removal by hemodialysis or peritoneal 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: URL
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