Infa-3 200 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 35.11 (12's pack: ৳ 421.32)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefixime trihydrate |
| Company | Novelta bestway pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Infa-3 200 mg Capsule
Categories
- Oral antibiotics
- Cephalosporin antibiotics
- Medication
Indications
- Upper respiratory tract infections (URTI)
- Lower respiratory tract infections
- 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, may be continued for up to 14 days if required
- Recommended adult dosage is 200-400 mg daily for adults and children over 10 years
- Recommended dosage for children is 8 mg/kg/day
- Adult dosage varies according to the severity of the infection
Interaction
- Increases in prothrombin times have been noted in a few patients
- Care should be taken in patients receiving anticoagulant therapy
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics
Side Effects
- Diarrhea
- Stool changes
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain
- Dyspepsia
- Vomiting
- Pseudomembranous colitis
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Allergies in the form of rash, pruritus, urticaria
- Thrombocytopenia
- Leukopenia
- Eosinophilia
- Mild transient change in liver and renal function tests
Pregnancy & Lactation
- No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
- Caution should be exercised when administered to a nursing woman
Precautions & Warnings
- Given with caution to patients who have shown hypersensitivity to other drugs
- Cephalosporin should be given with caution to penicillin-sensitive patients
Overdose Effects
- Gastric Lavage may be indicated
- No specific antidote exists
- Infa-3 is not removed in significant quantities from the circulation by hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis
Therapeutic Class
- Third generation cephalosporins
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C temperature
- Protected from light & moisture
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C16H15N5O7S2
- Chemical Structure Image: Available
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