Amucef 200 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 30.00 (12's pack: ৳ 360.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefixime trihydrate |
| Company | Amulet pharmaceuticals ltd |
| 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 gram positive and gram negative 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
- Recommended adult dosage is 200-400 mg daily
- Recommended dosage for children is 8 mg/kg/day
Interaction
- Increases in prothrombin times have been noted in a few patients
- Care should be taken in patients receiving anticoagulant therapy
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal disturbances
- Central nervous system effects like headache and dizziness
- Hypersensitivity reactions
Pregnancy & Lactation
- No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
- Caution should be exercised when administered to a nursing woman
Precautions & Warnings
- Given with caution to patients who have shown hypersensitivity to other drugs
- Given with caution to penicillin-sensitive patients
- Administered with caution in patients with markedly impaired renal function
Overdose Effects
- Gastric Lavage may be indicated in case of overdose
- No specific antidote exists
Therapeutic Class
- Third generation Cephalosporins
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C temperature
- Protected from light & moisture
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C16H15N5O7S2
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