Kefim 100 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)

37.5 ml bottle: ৳ 130.39

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cefixime trihydrate
Company Kemiko pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Kefim 200 mg capsule Kefim 400 mg capsule

Title

Kefim 100 mg/5 ml Suspension

Category

Medicine

Description

Kefim is an orally active cephalosporin antibiotic with marked in-vitro bactericidal activity against a wide variety of Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms. It is indicated for the treatment of upper respiratory tract infections, lower respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, and more.

Attributes

  • Therapeutic Class:
    • Third generation Cephalosporins
  • Pharmacological Action:
    • Bactericidal against a broad spectrum of gram positive and gram negative bacteria
  • Treatment Duration: 7 to 14 days
  • Dosage Forms:
    • Suspension
    • Tablet
  • Recommended Dosage for Adults:
    • 200-400 mg daily
  • Recommended Dosage for Children:
    • 8 mg/kg/day for children
    • 5 mg/kg body weight twice daily for typhoid
  • Dosage for Renal Impairment:
    • Normal dose for creatinine clearances of 20 ml/min or greater
    • Dose of 200 mg once daily should not be exceeded for clearances less than 20 ml/min
  • Storage Conditions: Keep below 30°C temperature, protected from light & moisture
  • Chemical Structure:
    • Molecular Formula: C16H15N5O7S2
    • Chemical Structure Image: https://medex.com.bd/storage/res/g-res-217-cefixime-trihydrate-chemical-structure-3Mg9h2a2PuSZaJk4Uj0Z.svg
  • Pregnancy & Lactation:
    • Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
    • Caution during lactation as excretion in human milk is unknown
  • Contraindications:
    • Known hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics
  • Side Effects:
    • Common:
      • Diarrhea
      • Nausea
      • Abdominal pain
      • Dizziness
      • Rash
    • Less Common:
      • Thrombocytopenia
      • Leukopenia
      • Eosinophilia
  • Drug Interaction: Increases in prothrombin times have been noted in a few patients
  • Special Precautions:
    • Caution in patients with hypersensitivity to other drugs
    • Caution in penicillin-sensitive patients
    • Caution in patients with markedly impaired renal function
  • Overdose Effects:
    • Gastric Lavage may be indicated
    • No specific antidote exists
    • Not removed in significant quantities by dialysis
  • Common Uses:
    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • Tonsillitis
    • Pharyngitis
    • Bronchitis
    • Fungal Infections
    • Gonococcal Infections
  • Special Dietary Instructions: Continue normal diet unless advised otherwise
  • Quick Tips:
    • Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if feeling better
    • Take with food to avoid an upset stomach
    • Discontinue and inform doctor if rash, itchy skin, or difficulty in breathing occurs

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