Cefivic 400 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 50.00 (1 x 7: ৳ 350.00)
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Medicine Details

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

Title

  • Cefivic 400 mg Tablet

Categories

  • Antibiotics
  • Medication

Description

  • Cefivic is an orally active cephalosporin antibiotic with bactericidal activity against a wide variety of Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms.

Color Options

  • N/A

Functions

  • Treats acute infections caused by susceptible microorganisms
  • Prevents the formation of bacterial cell wall
  • Kills bacteria by interfering in cell wall synthesis
  • Prevention of bacterial protective covering formation

Material

  • N/A

Technical Specifications

  • Molecular Formula: C16H15N5O7S2

Design Elements

  • Chemical structure: (image)

Usability Features

  • Oral administration
  • Well tolerated

Indications

  • Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTI) treatment
  • Lower Respiratory Tract Infections treatment
  • Urinary Tract Infections treatment

Pharmacology

  • Bactericidal against broad spectrum of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria
  • Highly stable in the presence of Beta-lactamase enzyme

Dosage & Administration

  • Usual course of treatment is 7-14 days
  • Adult dosage: 200-400 mg daily
  • Children dosage: 8 mg/kg/day
  • Dosage in Renal Impairment

Interaction

  • Increases in prothrombin times noted in few patients
  • Careful with patients receiving anticoagulant therapy

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics

Side Effects

  • Gastrointestinal disturbances
  • Central nervous system effects
  • Hypersensitivity reactions
  • Hematological and clinical chemistry effects
  • Mild transient change in liver and renal function tests
  • Other possible reactions

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
  • Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
  • Caution in nursing women

Precautions & Warnings

  • Given with caution to patients showing hypersensitivity to other drugs
  • Administered with caution in patients with markedly impaired renal function
  • Use in pregnancy and lactation
  • Careful use in penicillin-sensitive patients

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

Compound Summary

  • Molecular Formula: C16H15N5O7S2
  • Chemical structure: (image)

Commonly Asked Questions

  • Cefivic 400 mg Tablet uses and side effects
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  • Interactions with other medications

Storage Instructions

  • Cool dry place and in its original pack
  • Keep unreachable to children and pets
  • Proper disposal of expired and unused medications

Excretion

  • Not known to be excreted in human milk

Usability Note

  • Not established safety and efficacy in children aged less than 6 months

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