Starcef DS 200 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
50 ml bottle: ৳ 370.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefixime trihydrate |
| Company | Beacon pharmaceuticals plc |
| Also available as |
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 bacteria
- Interferes in the synthesis of bacterial cell wall
- Highly stable in the presence of Beta-lactamase enzyme
Dosage & Administration
- Usual course of treatment is 7 days
- Adult dosage of 200-400 mg daily based on infection severity
- Dosage for children based on age and weight
Interaction
- Increases in prothrombin times in a few patients
- Care required for patients receiving anticoagulant therapy
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics
Side Effects
- Mild and self-limiting adverse reactions
- Gastrointestinal disturbances
- Central nervous system reactions
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Hematological and clinical chemistry reactions
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
- Caution when administered to nursing women
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in patients with hypersensitivity to other drugs
- Caution in penicillin-sensitive patients
- Caution in patients with markedly impaired renal function
- Alters normal flora of the colon
- Not recommended for use in pregnancy or nursing mothers
Overdose Effects
- Gastric Lavage may be indicated
- No specific antidote exists
- Adverse reactions similar to those seen with recommended doses
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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