Bioxim 200 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 30.00 (2 x 7: ৳ 420.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 210.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefixime trihydrate |
| Company | Sharif pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
Bioxim 200 mg Capsule
Categories
- Medicine
- Antibiotic
- Cephalosporin
Dosage
200-400 mg daily
Mode of Action
Interferes in the synthesis of bacterial cell wall
Indications
- Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
- Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
- Urinary Tract Infections
Target Microorganisms
- Streptococcus pneumonia
- Escherichia coli
- Proteus mirabilis
- Klebsiella species
- Haemophilus influenzae
- Moraxella catarrhalis
- Enterobacter species
Absorption
About 40-50% whether administered with or without food
Dose for Adults
200-400 mg daily
Dose for Children
8 mg/kg/day
Dose for Typhoid in Children
5 mg/kg body weight twice daily for 10-14 days
Dose in Renal Impairment
Adjusted based on creatinine clearance
Interaction
May increase prothrombin times in some patients
Contraindications
Known hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics
Side Effects
- Diarrhoea
- Abdominal pain
- Nausea
- Headache
- Allergies
- Thrombocytopenia
- Leukopenia
- Transient change in liver and renal function tests
Pregnancy & Lactation
Use only if clearly needed during pregnancy; caution during nursing
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in patients with hypersensitivity to other drugs
- Use caution in penicillin-sensitive patients
- Administer with caution in patients with markedly impaired renal function
Overdose Effects
No specific antidote; not removed significantly by hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis
Therapeutic Class
Third generation Cephalosporins
Storage Conditions
Below 30°C, protected from light & moisture
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C16H15N5O7S2
- Chemical Structure Image: https://medex.com.bd/storage/res/g-res-217-cefixime-trihydrate-chemical-structure-3Mg9h2a2PuSZaJk4Uj0Z.svg
Common Questions
- What is Bioxim 200 mg Capsule?: An antibiotic for bacterial infection
- Uses:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Tonsillitis
- Pharyngitis
- Bronchitis
- Fungal and Gonococcal Infections
- Side Effects: Diarrhea, Abdominal pain, Swelling, Dizziness, Heartburn, Redness of the skin
- Storage and disposal instructions: Keep in cool dry place, unreachable to children and pets; Proper disposal of expired and unused medications
- Use for treating cold and flu: Not effective for viral infections
- Special dietary instructions: Continue normal diet unless otherwise advised
- Use for treating diarrhoea: Not prescribed for treating diarrhoea
- Use for infants: Safety not established for infants under 6 months
- Constipation association: Unusual side effect; consult a doctor if persistent
- Interaction with contraception: No evidence suggesting interaction with contraceptive medications
- Interaction with acetaminophen: No clinically proven interactions; consult a doctor before concurrent use
- Time to start working: Starts working after ingestion; may take few days to relieve symptoms completely
- What if not getting better: Inform the doctor if symptoms do not improve or worsen