Cefix 200 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 35.00 (2 x 6: ৳ 420.00)
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Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefixime trihydrate |
| Company | Globe pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Cefix 200 mg Capsule
Categories
- Medicine
- Antibiotic
Indications
- Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
- Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
- Urinary Tract Infections
BactericidalActivity
- Gram-positive organisms
- Gram-negative organisms
PotentAgainst
- Streptococcus pneumoniae
- Streptococcus pyogenes
- Escherichia coli
- Proteus mirabilis
- Klebsiella species
- Haemophilus influenzae
- Moraxella catarrhalis
- Enterobacter species
ModeOfAction
- Interferes in the synthesis of bacterial cell wall
- Kills bacteria
- Stable in the presence of Beta-lactamase enzyme
Absorption
- 40% to 50% whether administered with or without food
Dosage&Administration
- Usual course of treatment is 7 days
- Adult dosage: 200-400 mg daily
- Children dosage: 8 mg/kg/day
- Dosage in Renal Impairment guidelines
Interaction
- Increases in prothrombin times have been noted in a few patients
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics
SideEffects
- Diarrhoea
- Stool changes
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Rash
- Pruritis
- Thrombocytopenia
- Leukopenia
- Eosinophilia
Pregnancy&Lactation
- Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
- Caution when administered to a nursing woman
Precautions&Warnings
- Caution to patients with hypersensitivity to other drugs
- Caution to penicillin-sensitive patients
- Administered with caution in patients with markedly impaired renal function
- Use in pregnancy and lactation precautions
OverdoseEffects
- Gastric Lavage may be indicated
- No specific antidote exists
- Not removed in significant quantities by hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis
TherapeuticClass
- Third generation Cephalosporins
StorageConditions
- Keep below 30°C temperature
- Protected from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children
ChemicalStructure
- Molecular Formula: C16H15N5O7S2
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