Cefix DS 200 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)

37.5 ml bottle: ৳ 225.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cefixime trihydrate
Company Globe pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Cefix 100 mg suspension Cefix 200 mg capsule Cefix 400 mg capsule

Therapeutic Class

  • Third generation Cephalosporins

Indications

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

Pharmacology

  • Bactericidal against a broad spectrum of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria
  • Kills bacteria by interfering in the synthesis of bacterial cell wall
  • High stability in the presence of Beta-lactamase enzyme

Dosage & Administration

  • Usual course of treatment is 7 days
  • Recommended adult dosage is 200-400 mg daily
  • Recommended dosage for children is 8 mg/kg/day

Interaction

  • Increases in prothrombin times have been noted in a few patients

Contraindications

  • Known hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics

Side Effects

  • Gastrointestinal disturbances
  • Central nervous system effects like headache and dizziness
  • Hypersensitivity reactions
  • Hematological and clinical chemistry effects like thrombocytopenia

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
  • Cautious use during pregnancy and lactation

Precautions & Warnings

  • Caution in patients with known hypersensitivity to other drugs
  • Cautious use in penicillin-sensitive patients
  • Administration with caution in patients with markedly impaired renal function

Overdose Effects

  • Gastric Lavage may be indicated
  • No specific antidote exists

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: Provided

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