Infa-3 400 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 50.15 (8's pack: ৳ 401.20)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefixime trihydrate |
| Company | Novelta bestway pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
- Treatment of Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
- Treatment of Urinary Tract Infections
- Effective against Streptococcus pneumoniae
- Effective against Escherichia coli
- 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
- Kills bacteria by interfering in the synthesis of bacterial cell wall
- High stability in the presence of Beta-lactamase enzyme
- About 40%-50% absorption with or without food
Dosage & Administration
- Usual course of treatment is 7 days, can be continued for up to 14 days
- Adult dosage: 200-400 mg daily, single or divided doses
- Recommended dosage for children: 8 mg/kg/day
- Special dosage for typhoid infection in children
- Dosing adjustments for elderly and patients with renal impairment
Interaction
- Possible increases in prothrombin times in some patients
- Caution needed in patients receiving anticoagulant therapy
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics
Side Effects
- Mild and self-limiting adverse reactions observed in clinical trials
- Gastrointestinal disturbances like diarrhea and stool changes
- Central nervous system effects: headache, dizziness
- Hypersensitivity reactions: rash, pruritis, urticaria
- Hematological and clinical chemistry effects: thrombocytopenia, leukopenia
Pregnancy & Lactation
- No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
- Caution required during pregnancy and nursing
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in patients with hypersensitivity to other drugs
- Cephalosporin should be given cautiously to penicillin-sensitive patients
- Caution in patients with markedly impaired renal function
- Alteration of normal colon flora and potential for antibiotic-associated diarrhoea
- Should not be used in pregnancy or nursing mothers unless essential
Overdose Effects
- Potential need for gastric lavage in cases of overdose
- No specific antidote available
- Adverse reactions similar to those at recommended doses
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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