Ceficap 400 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 55.00 (2 x 4: ৳ 440.00)
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Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefixime trihydrate |
| Company | Euro pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Product Title
- Ceficap 400 mg Capsule
Category
- Medicine
- Antibiotic
Medicine Type
- Orally Active Cephalosporin Antibiotic
Indications
- Treatment of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTI)
- Treatment of Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
- Treatment of Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)
- Clinical efficacy against various pathogens
- High stability in presence of beta-lactamase enzymes
Pharmacology
- Third Generation Semisynthetic Cephalosporin Antibiotic
- Bactericidal action against broad spectrum of bacteria
- Interferes in the synthesis of bacterial cell wall
- High stability in the presence of Beta-lactamase enzymes
- Approximately 40-50% absorption rate with or without food
Dosage & Administration
- Usual course of treatment is 7 days, may be continued up to 14 days if required
- Recommended adult dosage is 200-400 mg daily, adjusted according to severity of infection
- Recommended dosage for children is 8 mg/kg/day
- Specific dosage recommendations for typhoid treatment
- Dosage adjustments for elderly and patients with renal impairment
Interaction
- Potential increase in prothrombin times in some patients
- Caution advised in patients receiving anticoagulant therapy
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics
Side Effects
- Mild and self-limiting adverse reactions observed in clinical trials
- Frequent gastrointestinal disturbances including diarrhoea, stool changes, nausea, abdominal pain
- Other side effects like headache, dizziness, hypersensitivity reactions, hematological and clinical chemistry changes
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Limited data on use in pregnant women
- Caution advised; use only if clearly needed during pregnancy
- Unknown excretion in human milk, caution advised during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in patients with hypersensitivity to other drugs
- Partial cross-allergenicity with penicillins
- Adverse reactions in patients with marked renal impairment
- Potential alteration of normal flora of the colon
Overdose Effects
- Gastric Lavage may be indicated
- No specific antidote available
- Limited removal by hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis
Therapeutic Class
- Belongs to the class of Third Generation Cephalosporins
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C temperature
- Protect from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C16H15N5O7S2
Commonly Asked Questions
- What Ceficap 400 mg Capsule is used for
- Common side effects
- Instructions for storage and disposal
- Ineffectiveness for treating cold and flu
- Dietary instructions
- Use in infants
- Ceficap 400 mg Capsule as a penicillin variant
- Interaction with contraception
- Concurrent use with acetaminophen
- Onset of action
- What to do if no improvement
- Quick tips for use