Microcef 400 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 50.14 (1 x 7: ৳ 351.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 351.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefixime trihydrate |
| Company | Concord pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
- Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
- Urinary Tract Infections
- Streptococcus pneumonia
- Streptococcus pyogenes
- Escherichia coli
- Proteus mirabilis
- Klebsiella species
- Haemophilus influenzae
- Moraxella catarrhalis
- Enterobacter species
Pharmacology
- Bactericidal activity
- Interference in bacterial cell wall synthesis
- Stability in the presence of Beta-lactamase enzyme
- Plasma concentration
- Absorption with or without food
Dosage & Administration
- Usual course of treatment of 7 days
- Recommended adult dosage: 200-400 mg daily
- Dosage for children based on age and weight
- Renal function assessment for elderly patients
- Dosage adjustment in severe renal impairment
Interaction
- Potential increase in prothrombin times in some patients
- Caution with anticoagulant therapy
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal disturbances
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain
- Dyspepsia
- Vomiting
- Flatulence
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Allergies in the form of rash, pruritus, urticaria
- Thrombocytopenia
- Leukopenia
- Eosinophilia
- Hepatic and renal function test changes
- Genital pruritus
- Vaginitis
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Use in pregnancy only if clearly needed
- Caution in nursing women
- Excretion in human milk not known
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in patients with hypersensitivity to other drugs
- Partial cross-allergenicity with penicillins
- Administration with caution in patients with markedly impaired renal function
- Altered normal flora of colon
- Primary cause of antibiotic-associated diarrhea by Clostridium difficile toxin
Overdose Effects
- Potential need for Gastric Lavage
- No specific antidote available
- Minimal removal by hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis
Therapeutic Class
- Third generation Cephalosporins
Storage Conditions
- Temperature below 30°C
- Protection from light and moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C16H15N5O7S2
- Chemical Structure Image URL: https://medex.com.bd/storage/res/g-res-217-cefixime-trihydrate-chemical-structure-3Mg9h2a2PuSZaJk4Uj0Z.svg
Common Questions about Microcef 400 mg Capsule
- Uses of the capsule
- Side effects
- Storage and disposal instructions
- Suitability for treating cold and flu
- Special dietary instructions
- Use for treating diarrhoea
- Safety for infants
- Penicillin variant or interaction
- Effect on contraception
- Interaction with acetaminophen
- Onset of action
- Next steps if not feeling better
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