D-Fix 400 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 50.00 (2 x 4: ৳ 400.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 200.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefixime trihydrate |
| Company | Desh pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title and categories
- D-Fix 400 mg Capsule
- Antibiotic
- Oral Cephalosporin Antibiotic
Indication
- Treatment of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTI)
- Treatment of Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
- Treatment of Urinary Tract Infections
Pharmacology
- Bactericidal Action
- Broad Spectrum against Gram-positive and Gram-negative Bacteria
- Inhibition of Bacterial Cell Wall Synthesis
- Stable in the Presence of Beta-lactamase Enzyme
- 40-50% Absorption Rate
Dosage and administration
- Usual 7-day Course of Treatment
- 200-400 mg Daily Dosage for Adults
- 8 mg/kg/day Dosage for Children
- Dosage Adjustment for Renal Impairment
- No Established Efficacy for Children Under 6 Months
- Dose Limitation for Severe Renal Impairment
- Dosage Adjustment for Patients on Dialysis
Interaction
- Potential Prothrombin Time Increase in Anticoagulant Therapy
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Cephalosporin Antibiotics
Side effects
- Mild and Self-limiting Adverse Reactions
- Gastrointestinal Disturbances
- Diarrhoea
- Stool Changes
- Nausea
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Hypersensitivity Reactions
- Allergies in the Form of Rash or Pruritis
- Hematological and Clinical Chemistry Reactions
- Genital Pruritis
- Transient Change in Liver and Renal Function Tests
Pregnancy and lactation
- No Well-controlled Studies in Pregnant Women
- Cautionary Use During Pregnancy
- Unknown Excretion in Human Milk
- Cautionary Use During Lactation
Precautions and warnings
- Caution with Hypersensitivity History
- Partial Cross-Allergenicity with Penicillins
- Caution in Patients with Markedly Impaired Renal Function
- Risk of Antibiotic-associated Diarrhoea
- Not Recommended for Use in Pregnancy or Lactation
Overdose effects
- Possible Gastric Lavage Indication
- No Specific Antidote
- No Significant Removal by Dialysis
Therapeutic class
- Third Generation Cephalosporins
Storage conditions
- Storage Below 30°C
- Protection from Light and Moisture
- Keep Out of Reach of Children
Chemical structure
- Molecular Formula: C16H15N5O7S2
Common questions
- What is D-Fix 400 mg Capsule?
- Uses of D-Fix 400 mg Capsule
- Side Effects of D-Fix 400 mg Capsule
- Storage and Disposal Instructions
- Efficacy for Cold and Flu
- Special Dietary Instructions
- Use in Infants
- Penicillin Variant Status
- Association with Loose-motion
- Potential Interaction with Contraception
- Potential Interaction with Acetaminophen
- Duration of Action
- Non-improvement after Use
- Quick Tips for Usage