Excef 100 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
50 ml bottle: ৳ 210.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefixime trihydrate |
| Company | Chemist laboratories ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Excef 100 mg/5 mL Suspension
Categories
- Oral Antibiotic
- Third Generation Cephalosporin
Description
- Excef is an orally active cephalosporin antibiotic with bactericidal activity against a wide variety of Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms.
Indications
- Treatment of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTI)
- Treatment of Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
- Treatment of Urinary Tract Infections
Pharmacology
- Bactericidal against a broad spectrum of gram positive and gram negative bacteria
- Interferes in the synthesis of bacterial cell wall
Dosage & Administration
- Usual course of treatment is 7 days
- Recommended adult dosage is 200-400 mg daily
- Recommended children dosage is 8 mg/kg/day
Interaction
- Potential for increases in prothrombin times in few patients
- Careful use in patients receiving anticoagulant therapy
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics
Side Effects
- Mild and self-limiting gastrointestinal disturbances
- Central nervous system effects like headache and dizziness
- Hypersensitivity reactions such as rash and urticaria
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
- Caution advised when administered to nursing women
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in patients with known hypersensitivity to other drugs
- Caution in penicillin-sensitive patients due to partial cross-allergenicity
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
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