Cefocef DS 400 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 45.16 (4's pack: ৳ 180.64)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefixime trihydrate |
| Company | Pharmadesh laboratories ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
- Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
- Urinary Tract Infections
- Clinical efficacy against Streptococcus pneumonia
- Clinical efficacy against Escherichia coli
- High stability in the presence of beta-lactamase enzymes
Pharmacology
- Bactericidal against broad spectrum of bacteria
- Interferes in the synthesis of bacterial cell wall
- High stability in the presence of Beta-lactamase enzyme
- 40% to 50% absorption with or without food
Dosage & Administration
- Usual course of treatment is 7 days
- Recommended adult dosage: 200-400 mg daily
- Dosage adjustment in severe renal impairment
- Dosage in typhoid: 5 mg/kg body weight twice daily
- Dosage for children based on age and body weight
Interaction
- Potential increases in prothrombin times in some patients
- Careful administration with anticoagulant therapy
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal disturbances
- Central nervous system effects
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Hematological and clinical chemistry reactions
- Mild transient change in liver and renal function tests
- Genital pruritis and vaginitis
Pregnancy & Lactation
- No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
- Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
- Caution when administered to a nursing woman
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in patients with known hypersensitivity to other drugs
- Caution in penicillin-sensitive patients
- Administration with caution in patients with markedly impaired renal function
- Potential alteration of normal flora of the colon
Overdose Effects
- Gastric Lavage may be indicated
- No specific antidote exists
- No significant removal 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
- Chemical Structure Image: https://medex.com.bd/storage/res/g-res-217-cefixime-trihydrate-chemical-structure-3Mg9h2a2PuSZaJk4Uj0Z.svg
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