Keor 100 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefixime trihydrate |
| Company | Rephco pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
Keor 100 mg/5 ml Suspension
Categories
- Medicine
- Antibiotic
- Cephalosporin
Description
Keor is an orally active third generation cephalosporin antibiotic for the treatment of upper respiratory tract infections (URTI), lower respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, and other acute infections caused by susceptible microorganisms. It is bactericidal against a broad spectrum of gram positive and gram negative bacteria.
Color Options
- White
Dosage Form
Suspension
Dosage Strength
100 mg/5 ml
Packaging
Bottle
Volume
100 ml
Active Ingredient
Cefixime
Therapeutic Class
Third generation Cephalosporins
Pharmacology
- Bactericidal
- Interference in cell wall synthesis
- Stable in presence of Beta-lactamase enzyme
- Plasma Concentration
Absorption
40% to 50%, unaffected by food
Indications
- URTI
- Bronchitis
- Urinary Tract Infections
- Susceptible Microorganisms
Dosage & Administration
- 7 to 14 days course for adults and children over 10 years
- Dose adjustment in renal impairment
- Dosage for children based on age and body weight
Interaction
May increase prothrombin times in patients receiving anticoagulant therapy
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics
Side Effects
- Diarrhoea
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain
- Dyspepsia
- Headache
- Allergies
- Thrombocytopenia
- Leukopenia
Pregnancy & Lactation
Caution advised during pregnancy and lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in patients with hypersensitivity to other drugs
- Use with caution in penicillin-sensitive patients
- Caution in patients with markedly impaired renal function
Overdose Effects
Gastric Lavage may be indicated; no specific antidote exists
Storage Conditions
Keep below 30°C, protected from light & moisture
Chemical Structure
C16H15N5O7S2
Children Dosing
Varies based on age and weight
Elderly Dosing
Same dose as recommended for adults, dose adjustment in severe renal impairment
Renal Impairment Dosage
May be given in presence of impaired renal function, dose adjustment based on creatinine clearance