Cefadyl 100 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
50 ml bottle: ৳ 200.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefixime trihydrate |
| Company | Kumudini pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Cefadyl 100 mg/5 ml Suspension
Categories
- Antibiotic
- Oral Administration
Description
- Third generation semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic
- Bactericidal against a broad spectrum of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria
- Interferes with the synthesis of bacterial cell wall
- Highly stable in the presence of beta-lactamase enzyme
Indications
- Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTI)
- Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
- Urinary Tract Infections
Mode of Action
- Kills bacteria by interfering in the synthesis of bacterial cell wall
- High stability in the presence of Beta-lactamase enzyme
- 40%-50% absorption whether administered with or without food
Dosage & Administration
- Usual course of treatment is 7 days, may be continued for up to 14 days
- Recommended adult dosage is 200-400 mg daily
- Recommended dosage for children is 8 mg/kg/day
- Renal function assessment and dosage adjustment in severe renal impairment
Interaction
- Increases in prothrombin times noted in a few patients
- Care should be taken in patients receiving anticoagulant therapy
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics
Side Effects
- Mild and self-limiting adverse reactions observed
- Most frequent side effects are diarrhea and stool changes
- Other side effects include nausea, abdominal pain, headache, and dizziness
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 with known hypersensitivity to other drugs
- Administered with caution in penicillin-sensitive patients
- Given with caution in patients with markedly impaired renal function
Overdose Effects
- Gastric Lavage may be indicated
- No specific antidote exists
- Not removed in significant quantities from the circulation by hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis
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
Common Questions
- Uses: Treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Tonsillitis, Pharyngitis, and Bronchitis
- Side Effects: Diarrhea, Abdominal pain, Swelling of the face, Dizziness
- Instructions for storage and disposal
- No efficacy for treating cold and flu
- Safe dietary instruction
- Not prescribed for treating diarrhea in infants
Chemical Structure Image
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