Denvar 200 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 40.00 (4 x 6: ৳ 960.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 240.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefixime trihydrate |
| Company | Healthcare pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of upper respiratory tract infections (URTI)
- Treatment of lower respiratory tract infections
- Treatment of urinary tract infections
Pharmacology
- Third generation semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic
- Bactericidal against broad spectrum of gram positive and negative bacteria
- Interferes in the synthesis of bacterial cell wall
- Highly stable in the presence of Beta-lactamase enzyme
- Absorption is about 40%-50% whether administered with or without food
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
- Dosage should be adjusted in severe renal impairment
- No established safety and efficacy for children aged less than 6 months
Interaction
- Increases in prothrombin times noted in a few patients
- Care should be taken in patients receiving anticoagulant therapy
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics
Side Effects
- Diarrhea and stool changes
- Nausea, abdominal pain, dyspepsia, vomiting, and flatulence
- Headache, dizziness
- Allergies in the form of rash, pruritis, urticaria, and drug fever
- Thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, and eosinophilia
- Mild transient change in liver and renal function tests
- Pseudomembraneous colitis reported
Pregnancy & Lactation
- No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
- Caution should be exercised when administered to a nursing woman
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in patients who have shown hypersensitivity to other drugs
- Cautious in 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 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
Common Questions about Denvar 200 mg Capsule
- Used to treat bacterial infection, not viral infections like flu
- Used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Tonsillitis, Pharyngitis, and Bronchitis
- Reported side effects include diarrhea, abdominal pain, dark or clay-colored stools, and dizziness
- Should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original pack
- Not prescribed to treat colds, flu, or other viral infections