Cefim-3 100 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
30 ml bottle: ৳ 145.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefixime trihydrate |
| Company | Aci limited |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTI)
- Treatment of Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
- Treatment of Urinary Tract Infections
- Marked in-vitro bactericidal activity
- Clinical efficacy against commonly occurring pathogens
Pharmacology
- Third generation semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic
- Bactericidal against a broad spectrum of bacteria
- Kills bacteria by interfering with the synthesis of bacterial cell wall
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
- Absorption not significantly modified by food
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
- Diarrhea and stool changes
- Nausea and abdominal pain
- Headache and dizziness
- Rash, pruritis, and urticaria
- Thrombocytopenia and leukopenia
- Mild transient change in liver and renal function tests
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 hypersensitivity to other drugs
- Administered with caution to penicillin-sensitive patients
- Administered 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 by 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
- Chemical Structure: Image available
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