Gen-3 200 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 30.00 (12's pack: ৳ 360.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefixime trihydrate |
| Company | Amico laboratories ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Orally active cephalosporin antibiotic
- Bactericidal activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative organism
- Treatment for Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTI)
- Treatment for Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
- Treatment for Urinary Tract Infections
- Clinical efficacy against commonly occurring pathogens
- High stability in the presence of beta-lactamase enzymes
Pharmacology
- Third generation semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic
- Bactericidal against a broad spectrum of gram positive and gram negative bacteria
- Interference in the synthesis of bacterial cell wall
- High stability in the presence of Beta-lactamase enzyme
- About 40% to 50% absorption
Dosage & Administration
- Usual course of treatment is 7 to 14 days
- Recommended adult dosage: 200-400 mg daily
- Recommended dosage for children: 8 mg/kg/day
- Specific recommended daily doses for children based on age
- Different dosage for typhoid
- Dosage adjustments for elderly and renal impairment
Interaction
- Observation of increases in prothrombin times in some patients
- Caution with patients receiving anticoagulant therapy
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics
Side Effects
- Mild and self-limiting adverse reactions
- Common gastrointestinal disturbances: diarrhea and stool changes
- Less frequent gastrointestinal side-effects: nausea, abdominal pain, etc.
- Central nervous system effects: headache and dizziness
- Hypersensitivity reactions: rash, pruritus, urticaria, etc.
- Hematological and clinical chemistry effects: thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, etc.
- Other possible reactions: genital pruritis and vaginitis
Pregnancy & Lactation
- No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
- Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
- Caution with administration to nursing women
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in patients with hypersensitivity to other drugs
- Caution in penicillin-sensitive patients
- Administration caution in patients with markedly impaired renal function
- Potential alteration of normal flora of the colon and overgrowth of clostridia
- Not recommended for use in pregnancy or nursing mothers
Overdose Effects
- Gastric Lavage may be indicated
- No specific antidote exists
- No significant removal from circulation by hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis
- Adverse reactions in small numbers of healthy adult volunteers receiving single doses up to 2 g
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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Common Questions about Gen-3 200 mg Capsule
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- Usage for treating cold and flu
- Special dietary instructions
- Usage for treating diarrhoea
- Safety for infants
- Relation to penicillin variant
- Loose-motion and constipation effects
- Interaction with contraception
- Concurrent use with acetaminophen
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