Orcef 200 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 35.00 (2 x 6: ৳ 420.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 210.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefixime trihydrate |
| Company | Renata limited |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Gram-positive and Gram-negative organism infection treatment
- Upper Respiratory Tract Infections treatment
- Lower Respiratory Tract Infections treatment
- Urinary Tract Infections treatment
- Treatment for infections caused by Streptococcus pneumonia
- Treatment for infections caused by Escherichia coli
- Treatment for infections caused by Proteus mirabilis
- Treatment for infections caused by Klebsiella species
- Treatment for infections caused by Haemophilus influenzae
- High stability in the presence of beta-lactamase enzymes
Pharmacology
- Bactericidal activity against gram positive and gram negative bacteria
- Interference in the synthesis of bacterial cell wall
- Stability in the presence of Beta-lactamase enzyme
- About 40%-50% absorption with or without food
Dosage & Administration
- Usual treatment duration of 7 days
- Recommended adult dosage of 200-400 mg daily
- Dosage adjustment in severe renal impairment
- Specific daily dosage for children based on age and weight
- Special dosage for typhoid treatment
Interaction
- Potential increases in prothrombin times
- Need for caution in patients receiving anticoagulant therapy
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal disturbances including diarrhea and stool changes
- Occasional gastrointestinal side-effects like nausea and abdominal pain
- Central nervous system side-effects like headache and dizziness
- Hypersensitivity reactions like rash and pruritis
- Hematological and clinical chemistry reactions
- Miscellaneous reactions like genital pruritis and vaginitis
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Need for caution in use during pregnancy
- Unknown excretion in human milk
- Caution in administration to nursing women
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in use for patients with hypersensitivity to other drugs
- Consideration of partial cross-allergenicity between penicillins and cephalosporins
- Administration caution in patients with markedly impaired renal function
- Alteration of normal flora of the colon and potential for antibiotic-associated diarrhoea
Overdose Effects
- Potential indication for gastric lavage
- Absence of specific antidote
- Lack of significant removal from circulation by dialysis
Therapeutic Class
- Third generation Cephalosporins
Storage Conditions
- Storage below 30°C temperature
- Protection from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C16H15N5O7S2
Common Questions about Orcef 200 mg Tablet
- Information about the medicine's uses, side effects, and storage
- Specific uses for urinary tract, tonsillitis, pharyngitis, bronchitis, fungal, and gonococcal infections
- Possible side effects like diarrhea, abdominal pain, dizziness, and unusual tiredness
- Instructions for storage and disposal
- Indication that it won't work for colds, flu, or other viral infections
- Caution about its use for infants under 6 months
- Information about its interaction with contraception and acetaminophen
- Guidance on storage, dietary instructions, and treatment duration