Antif 250 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 3.62 (10 x 10: ৳ 362.00)
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Medicine Details
Category | Details |
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Generic | Amoxicillin trihydrate |
Company | Rangs pharmaceuticals ltd |
Also available as |
Title
- Antif 500mg Capsule
- Antif 500mg Injection
Categories
- Medicine
- Antibiotic
- Pharmaceutical
Description
- Broad spectrum penicillin
- Used in the treatment of various infections caused by susceptible microorganisms
Indications
- Treats infections of ear, nose, throat, lower respiratory tract, skin, soft tissue, genito-urinary tract, venereal disease, dental abscess, H. pylori infection, and duodenal ulcer disease
Pharmacology
- Effective against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria
- Inhibits biosynthesis of cell wall
- Stable in the presence of gastric acid
- Rapidly absorbed after oral administration
- Widely distributed in body tissues and fluids
Dosage
- Adult dosage: 250-500 mg three times daily
- Children dosage: 125-250 mg three times daily
- Specific dosages for severe or recurrent purulent respiratory infection, otitis media, pneumonia, dental abscess, urinary tract infections, gonorrhea, renal impairment
Administration
- Reconstituted suspension can be administered by mixing with milk, fruit juice, or water
- Preparations should be taken immediately after mixing
Interaction
- Concurrent use with Probenecid may increase and prolong blood levels of the medicine
- May affect gut flora and reduce efficacy of combined oral contraceptives
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in penicillin hypersensitive patients
Side Effects
- Mild and transient side effects like diarrhea, indigestion, rash
- Rare reports of pseudo-membranous colitis
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA pregnancy category B
- Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
- Excreted in human milk, caution during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Possibility of superinfections with mycotic or bacterial pathogens should be kept in mind
- Appropriate therapy should be instituted if superinfections occur
Therapeutic Class
- Broad spectrum penicillins
Reconstitution
- Specific instructions for reconstituting Amoxycillin 500 mg Injection for intramuscular and intravenous administration
Storage Conditions
- Store in a dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children