Cefocef 200 mg (Capsule)

Unit Price: ৳ 25.09 (8's pack: ৳ 200.72)

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cefixime trihydrate
Company Pharmadesh laboratories ltd
Also available as
Cefocef ds 400 mg capsule Cefocef 100 mg suspension

Title

  • Cefocef 200 mg Capsule

Categories

  • Medicine
  • Antibiotic

Indications

  • Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
  • Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
  • Urinary Tract Infections
  • Acute Infections

Bactericidal Activity

  • Marked in-vitro bactericidal activity

Microorganisms

  • Gram-positive
  • Gram-negative

Mode of Action

  • Bacterial cell wall synthesis interference
  • Bactericidal activity against broad spectrum bacteria

Absorption

  • 40%-50% absorption with or without food

Dosage & Administration

  • Recommended adult dosage 200-400 mg daily
  • Usual course of treatment is 7-14 days
  • Dosage adjustment in severe renal impairment

Interaction

  • Increases in prothrombin times in some patients
  • Careful use with anticoagulant therapy

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics

Side Effects

  • Gastrointestinal disturbances
  • Central nervous system effects
  • Hypersensitivity reactions
  • Hematological and clinical chemistry effects
  • Mild transient change in liver and renal function tests

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Caution advised during pregnancy
  • Use during lactation should be exercised with caution

Precautions & Warnings

  • Caution in patients with hypersensitivity to other drugs
  • Use with caution in penicillin-sensitive patients
  • Caution in patients with markedly impaired renal function

Overdose Effects

  • Gastric Lavage may be indicated
  • No specific antidote exists

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

Commonly Asked Questions

  • Cefocef 200 mg Capsule is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infection
  • Common uses include Urinary Tract Infection, Tonsillitis, Pharyngitis, and Bronchitis
  • Commonly reported side effects include Diarrhea, Abdominal pain, Dizziness
  • Instructions for storage and disposal
  • Not effective for treating cold and flu
  • No special dietary instructions

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