Cosmoxim 200 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 48.00 (2 x 4: ৳ 384.00)
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Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefixime trihydrate |
| Company | Cosmo pharma laboratories ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Cephalosporin antibiotic
- Bactericidal activity
- Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
- Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
- Urinary Tract Infections
Pharmacology
- Third generation cephalosporin antibiotic
- Oral administration
- Bactericidal against gram positive and gram negative bacteria
- Interferes in the synthesis of bacterial cell wall
Dosage & Administration
- Usual course of treatment is 7 days
- Recommended adult dosage 200-400 mg daily
- Dosage for children based on age and body weight
- Recommendations for typhoid treatment
Interaction
- Increases in prothrombin times in some patients
- Caution with anticoagulant therapy
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics
Side Effects
- Mild and self-limiting adverse reactions
- Gastrointestinal disturbances
- Central nervous system effects
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Hematological and clinical chemistry effects
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
- Caution during administration to nursing women
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in patients with hypersensitivity to other drugs
- Cautious use in penicillin-sensitive patients
- Caution in patients with markedly impaired renal function
- Altered colon flora and antibiotic-associated diarrhea
Overdose Effects
- Gastric Lavage may be indicated
- No specific antidote exists
- Not removed significantly 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
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C16H15N5O7S2
- Chemical Structure Image: (Link to chemical structure image)
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