Fixpro 200 mg (Capsule)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cefixime trihydrate
Company Nipro jmi pharma ltd
Also available as
Fixpro 400 mg capsule Fixpro 100 mg suspension Fixpro ds 200 mg suspension

Title

Fixpro 200 mg Capsule

Categories

  • Antibiotic
  • Medication
  • Healthcare

Indications

  • Treatment of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTI)
  • Treatment of Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
  • Treatment of Urinary Tract Infections
  • Effective against a wide variety of Gram-positive and Gram-negative organism

Pharmacology

  • Bactericidal against a broad spectrum of gram positive and gram negative bacteria
  • Interferes in the synthesis of bacterial cell wall
  • Highly stable in the presence of Beta-lactamase enzyme

Dosage & Administration

  • Usual course of treatment is 7-14 days
  • Adult dosage: 200-400 mg daily
  • Recommended children dosage along with age-based volume guidelines
  • Dose adjustment in patients with renal impairment

Interaction

  • May increase prothrombin times in some patients

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics

Side Effects

  • Mostly mild and self-limiting
  • Frequent side-effects: diarrhea, stool changes
  • Other side-effects: nausea, abdominal pain, dizziness, headache, allergies, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia
  • Pseudomembraneous colitis reported

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
  • Caution advised during nursing

Precautions & Warnings

  • Caution in patients with hypersensitivity to other drugs
  • Particular caution for penicillin-sensitive patients
  • Administered with caution in patients with markedly impaired renal function
  • Alteration of normal colon flora may occur

Overdose Effects

  • Gastric Lavage may be indicated
  • No specific antidote exists
  • Not removed significantly 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

  • What is Fixpro 200 mg Capsule?
  • What are the uses of Fixpro 200 mg Capsule?
  • What are the Side Effects of Fixpro 200 mg Capsule?
  • Instructions for storage and disposal Fixpro 200 mg Capsule
  • Efficacy against cold and flu
  • Special dietary instructions
  • Use in infants
  • Penicillin variant
  • Association with loose-motion
  • Potential interaction with contraception
  • Interaction with acetaminophen
  • Onset of action
  • If symptoms persist after treatment

Additional Information

  • Fixpro works by preventing the formation of bacterial protective covering (cell wall)
  • Cannot be used to treat viral infections like flu
  • Proper storage and disposal guidelines
  • Alcohol consumption should be avoided during treatment
  • Rash, swelling or breathing difficulties warrant discontinuation and immediate medical attention

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