Fixbac 400 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 60.00 (2 x 7: ৳ 840.00)
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Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefixime trihydrate |
| Company | Jenphar bangladesh ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Fixbac 400 mg Capsule
Categories
- Antibiotics
- Medicine
- Health
Indications
- Treatment of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTI)
- Treatment of Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
- Treatment of Urinary Tract Infections
Mode of Action
- Bactericidal activity 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 and Administration
- Usual course of treatment is 7 days
- Dosage varies for adults, elderly, and children based on severity of infection
- Absorption is not significantly modified by the presence of food
Interaction
- May increase prothrombin times in some patients
- Needs caution when given to patients receiving anticoagulant therapy
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics
Side Effects
- Mild and self-limiting gastrointestinal disturbances
- Central nervous system side effects like headache and dizziness
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Hematological and clinical chemistry changes
- Miscellaneous reactions like genital pruritis and vaginitis
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not enough data in pregnant women
- Caution needed when administered to nursing women
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution needed in patients with hypersensitivity to other drugs
- Caution urged in penicillin-sensitive patients
- Caution in patients with markedly impaired renal function
- May alter normal flora of the colon leading to antibiotic-associated diarrhea
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
Compound Summary
- Molecular Formula: C16H15N5O7S2
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Chemical Structure
- C16H15N5O7S2
Usual Course of Treatment
- 7 days
Antibiotic Resistance
- Highly stable in the presence of beta-lactamase enzymes
Absorption
- About 40% to 50% whether administered with or without food
Renal Impairment Dosage
- May be administered in the presence of impaired renal function
- Dosage may need adjustment in severe renal impairment
Gastrointestinal Side Effects
- Diarrhoea
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain
- Vomiting
- Flatulence
Hematological Chemistry Changes
- Thrombocytopenia
- Leukopenia
- Eosinophilia
Precautions Children Under 6 Months
- Safety and efficacy not established in children aged less than 6 months
Pregnancy Use
- Use only if clearly needed
Colon Flora Alteration
- May permit overgrowth of clostridia
- Toxin produced by Clostridium difficile as a cause of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea
Allergy Alert
- Caution needed for patients with hypersensitivity to other drugs
Dietary Instruction
- Continue normal diet unless instructed otherwise
Overdose Treatment
- Gastric Lavage may be indicated
- No specific antidote exists
- Not removed in significant quantities by hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis
Recommended Storage
- Keep below 30°C temperature
- Protected from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children
Antibiotic Mechanism
- Kills bacteria by interfering in the synthesis of bacterial cell wall
Side Effects Severity
- Majority of adverse reactions observed in clinical trials were mild and self-limiting in nature
Caution Penicillin Sensitive Patients
- Evidence of partial cross-allergenicity between penicillins and cephalosporins
Interaction Anticoagulant Therapy
- Needs caution when given to patients receiving anticoagulant therapy
Dietary Consideration
- Continue normal diet unless instructed otherwise
Antibiotic Use In Pregnancy
- Caution needed during pregnancy
Antibiotic Use In Lactation
- Caution needed when administered to nursing women
Antibiotic Caution Renal Function
- Caution urged in patients with markedly impaired renal function
Drug Storage Condition
- Keep below 30°C temperature
- Protected from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children
Antibiotic Molecular Formula
- C16H15N5O7S2