Fix-A DS 400 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 60.00 (2 x 7: ৳ 840.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 420.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefixime trihydrate |
| Company | Acme laboratories ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTI)
- Treatment of Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
- Treatment of Urinary Tract Infections
- Bactericidal activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms
- Effective against commonly occurring pathogens
Pharmacology
- Third-generation semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic
- Bactericidal against a broad spectrum of bacteria
- Interferes with the synthesis of bacterial cell wall
- Highly stable in the presence of Beta-lactamase enzyme
- About 40% to 50% absorption rate
Dosage & Administration
- Usual course of treatment is 7 days
- Recommended dosage for adults and children over 10 years
- Dosage adjustment in severe renal impairment
- Dosage recommendations for children in terms of volume of suspension
- Safety and efficacy not established in children aged less than 6 months
Interaction
- Increases in prothrombin times in few patients
- Caution required in patients receiving anticoagulant therapy
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics
Side Effects
- Diarrhoea and stool changes
- Nausea, abdominal pain, dyspepsia
- Headache and dizziness
- Allergies in the form of rash, pruritis, urticaria
- Thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, eosinophilia
- Mild transient change in liver and renal function tests
- Genital pruritis and vaginitis
Pregnancy & Lactation
- No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
- Caution advised during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in patients with hypersensitivity to other drugs
- Cautious use in penicillin-sensitive patients
- Use with caution in patients with markedly impaired renal function
- Altering normal flora of the colon leading to antibiotic-associated diarrhoea
Overdose Effects
- Gastric Lavage may be indicated
- No specific antidote exists
- 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 reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C16H15N5O7S2
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