Prioxim 200 mg (Tablet)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cefixime trihydrate
Company Dbl pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Prioxim 400 mg tablet Prioxim 100 mg suspension

Title

  • Prioxim 200 mg Tablet

Categories

  • Antibiotics
  • Medicine

Description

  • Prioxim is an orally active cephalosporin antibiotic with bactericidal activity against a wide variety of Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms. It is indicated for the treatment of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections, Lower Respiratory Tract Infections, Urinary Tract Infections, etc. It is a third generation semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic for oral administration.

DosageAndAdministration

  • The usual course of treatment is 7 days, which may be continued for up to 14 days if required.

RecommendedDosage

  • 200-400 mg daily for adults, 8 mg/kg/day for children, and 5 mg/kg body weight twice daily for 10-14 days in typhoid cases.

RenalImpairmentDosage

  • In patients with creatinine clearances of less than 20 ml/min, a dose of 200 mg once daily should not be exceeded.

InteractionWithAnticoagulants

  • Increases in prothrombin times have been noted in a few patients. Caution should be taken in patients receiving anticoagulant therapy.

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics.

SideEffects

  • Adverse reactions including gastrointestinal disturbances, central nervous system effects, hypersensitivity reactions, hematological and clinical chemistry changes, and miscellaneous reactions may occur.

PrecautionsAndWarnings

  • Should be given with caution to patients who have shown hypersensitivity to other drugs, penicillin-sensitive patients, and in patients with markedly impaired renal function.

PregnancyAndLactation

  • Should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Caution should be exercised when administered to a nursing woman.

CompoundSummary

  • Molecular Formula: C16H15N5O7S2

TherapeuticClass

  • Third generation Cephalosporins

StorageConditions

  • Below 30°C temperature, protected from light & moisture

ChemicalStructure

  • Cefixime is a third generation semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic for oral administration.

CommonlyAskedQuestions

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