Emcil 200 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 15.05 (5 x 6: ৳ 451.50)
Strip Price: ৳ 90.30
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Pivmecillinam |
| Company | Square pharmaceuticals plc |
Indications
- Treatment of infections caused by mecillinam-sensitive organisms
- Acute cystitis
- Complicated urinary tract infections
- Salmonellosis
- Shigellosis
- Enteropathic E. coli diarrhoea
- Gram-negative septicaemia
- Biliary infections
Pharmacology
- Belongs to the amdinopenicillin class
- Bactericidal action
- Interferes with bacterial cell wall synthesis
- Very active against Enterobacteriaceae
- Poor activity against Gram-positive organisms
- Poor activity against Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- Practically no activity against Enterococcus faecalis
Dosage
- Usual dose of 1-2 tablets 3 times daily for adults
- Specific dosages for acute uncomplicated cystitis, chronic or recurrent bacteriurea, salmonellosis, and prophylactic treatment of recurrent urinary tract infections in adults
- Dosing based on weight for children
- Specific dosages for shigellosis, UTI, and salmonellosis in children
Administration
- Tablet should be taken with at least 50-100 ml fluid
- Bioavailability is practically unaffected by food intake
- Best taken with or immediately after a meal
Contraindications
- Allergy to penicillins and cephalosporins
Side Effects
- Generally well tolerated
- Upper gastrointestinal disturbances
- Skin rashes reported in some cases
- No evidence of hepato-, nephro-, or ototoxicity
- Possibility of anaphylaxis
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Avoid use in pregnancy
- Not excreted into the milk of lactating mother
Precautions & Warnings
- Raised blood levels with impaired renal function
Use in Special Populations
- Dosing adjustments based on renal function
- Avoid use in infants under 3 months of age
Overdose Effects
- Excessive doses likely to cause nausea, vomiting, and gastritis
- Treatment limited to symptomatic and supportive measures
- Haemodialysis may reduce blood level if necessary
Therapeutic Class
- Mecillinams
Storage Conditions
- Cool and dry place
- Protect from light and moisture