Microcef 100 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
30 ml bottle: ৳ 135.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefixime trihydrate |
| Company | Concord pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title & Categories
- Microcef 100 mg/5 ml Suspension
- Antibiotic
- Cephalosporin
Indications
- Treatment of upper respiratory tract infections (URTI)
- Treatment of lower respiratory tract infections
- Treatment of urinary tract infections
Microorganism Susceptibility
- Gram-positive bacteria
- Gram-negative bacteria
- Streptococcus pneumonia
- Streptococcus pyogenes
- Escherichia coli
- Proteus mirabilis
- Klebsiella species
- Haemophilus influenzae
- Moraxella catarrhalis
- Enterobacter species
- Beta-lactamase positive and negative organisms
Mode of Action
- Bactericidal activity
- Interference in bacterial cell wall synthesis
- Stability in the presence of Beta-lactamase enzyme
- Plasma concentration effect on bacteria
Dosage & Administration
- Usual 7-day course of treatment
- Continuation for up to 14 days if required
- Recommended adult dosage of 200-400 mg daily
- Recommended children dosage of 8 mg/kg/day
- Dosage adjustment in severe renal impairment
Interaction
- Possible impact on prothrombin times in patients receiving anticoagulant therapy
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal disturbances
- Central nervous system effects
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Hematological and clinical chemistry effects
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
- Caution in nursing women
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in patients with known hypersensitivity to other drugs
- Use with caution in penicillin-sensitive patients
- Administration with caution in patients with markedly impaired renal function
Overdose Effects
- Possible need for gastric lavage
- No specific antidote available
- Insignificant removal by hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis
Therapeutic Class
- Third generation cephalosporins
Storage Conditions
- Temperature requirement below 30°C
- Protection from light and moisture
- Keep out of reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C16H15N5O7S2
- Chemical Structure Image: https://medex.com.bd/storage/res/g-res-217-cefixime-trihydrate-chemical-structure-3Mg9h2a2PuSZaJk4Uj0Z.svg
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