Ceftid 100 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
37.5 ml bottle: ৳ 135.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefixime trihydrate |
| Company | Opsonin pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of upper respiratory tract infections (URTI)
- Treatment of lower respiratory tract infections
- Treatment of urinary tract infections
- Demonstrated efficacy against commonly occurring pathogens
- High stability in the presence of beta-lactamase enzymes
Pharmacology
- Third generation semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic
- Bactericidal against a broad spectrum of gram positive and gram negative bacteria
- Interferes in the synthesis of bacterial cell wall
- High stability in the presence of Beta-lactamase enzyme
- About 40% to 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
- Recommended dose for typhoid treatment in children
- Dosage adjustment in severe renal impairment
Interaction
- Increases in prothrombin times noted in some patients
- Caution required in patients receiving anticoagulant therapy
Contraindications
- Known 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
- No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
- Caution advised during pregnancy
- Excretion in human milk is not known, caution advised during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in patients with hypersensitivity to other drugs
- Cautious use in penicillin-sensitive patients
- Administration with caution in patients with markedly impaired renal function
- Altered normal flora of the colon and associated risks
Overdose Effects
- Gastric Lavage may be indicated
- No specific antidote exists
- Ceftid is 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: Link to image of chemical structure
Common Questions
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- Efficacy in treating cold and flu
- Special dietary instructions
- Use for treating diarrhoea
- Safety for infants
- Relation to penicillin variant
- Association with loose-motion
- Possibility of constipation
- Interaction with contraception
- Concurrent use with acetaminophen
- Time to show efficacy
- Not getting better after use
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