Cefivic 200 mg (Tablet)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cefixime trihydrate
Company Goodman pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Cefivic 100 mg suspension Cefivic 400 mg tablet Cefivic ds 200 mg suspension

Title

  • Cefivic 200 mg Tablet

Categories

  • Antibiotics
  • Medication
  • Pharmaceuticals

Description

  • Orally active cephalosporin antibiotic with bactericidal activity against a wide variety of Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms
  • Indicated for the treatment of upper respiratory tract infections, lower respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, and infections caused by susceptible microorganisms
  • Bactericidal against a broad spectrum of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria at easily achievable plasma concentrations
  • Absorption is about 40% to 50% whether administered with or without food
  • Generally well tolerated, with mild and self-limiting adverse reactions observed in clinical trials

Dimensions

  • N/A

Color Options

  • N/A

Functions

  • Treatment and prevention of bacterial infections
  • Interference in the synthesis of bacterial cell wall
  • Stable in the presence of Beta-lactamase enzyme

Materials

  • Cefixime as the active ingredient

Technical Specifications

  • Molecular Formula: C16H15N5O7S2

Design Elements

  • Tablet form
  • Chemical structure as a molecular formula

Usability Features

  • Usable for the treatment of urinary tract infections, tonsillitis, pharyngitis, bronchitis, fungal and gonococcal infections

Indications

  • Indicated for upper respiratory tract infections (URTI), lower respiratory tract infections, and urinary tract infections caused by susceptible microorganisms

Dosage & Administration

  • Usual course of treatment is 7 days, extendable to 14 days if required
  • Recommended adult dosage is 200-400 mg daily for severity of infection, for children dosage based on weight and age
  • Cautious administration in patients with impaired renal function

Interaction

  • Increases in prothrombin times noted in some patients, caution required in patients receiving anticoagulant therapy

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics

Side Effects

  • Includes gastrointestinal disturbances, central nervous system effects, hypersensitivity reactions, hematological and clinical chemistry effects, and miscellaneous reactions

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed, caution needed while administering to nursing women

Precautions & Warnings

  • Cautious administration for patients with known hypersensitivity to other drugs, penicillin-sensitive patients, marked renal function impairment
  • Altering normal flora of the colon and potential overgrowth of clostridia

Overdose Effects

  • Gastric Lavage may be indicated, no specific antidote available, minimal removal via 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

Common Questions

  • Information about the uses, side effects, storage and disposal, dietary instructions, treatment of cold and flu, safety for infants, interaction with contraception, concurrent use with acetaminophen, medication working duration, and instructions for usage

Molecular Formula

  • C16H15N5O7S2

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