Orcef 400 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 50.19 (2 x 6: ৳ 602.28)
Strip Price: ৳ 301.14
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefixime trihydrate |
| Company | Renata limited |
| Also available as |
Title
Orcef 400 mg Tablet
Categories
- Antibiotic
- Cephalosporin
Attributes
- Indications:
- Treatment of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTI)
- Treatment of Urinary Tract Infections
- Pharmacology:
- Bactericidal against a broad spectrum of bacteria
- Interferes in the synthesis of bacterial cell wall
- Highly stable in the presence of Beta-lactamase enzyme
- Dosage & Administration:
- Usual course of treatment is 7 days
- Recommended adult dosage is 200-400 mg daily
- Dosage for children based on age and weight
- Elderly patients may be given the same dose as recommended for adults
- Dosage in Renal Impairment
- Interaction:
- Increases in prothrombin times have been noted in a few patients
- Care should be taken in patients receiving anticoagulant therapy
- Contraindications:
- Known hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics
- Side Effects:
- Gastrointestinal disturbances
- Central nervous system effects
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Hematological and clinical chemistry reactions
- Mild transient change in liver and renal function tests
- Miscellaneous reactions
- Pregnancy & Lactation:
- Not well-studied in pregnant women
- Cautious use during pregnancy and lactation
- Precautions & Warnings:
- Given with caution to patients with hypersensitivity to other drugs
- Given with caution to penicillin-sensitive patients
- Administered with caution in patients with markedly impaired renal function
- Use in pregnancy and lactation
- Treatment alters the normal flora of the colon
- Overdose Effects:
- Gastric Lavage may be indicated
- No specific antidote exists
- Not removed in significant quantities by dialysis
- Therapeutic Class:
- Third generation Cephalosporins
- Storage Conditions:
- Keep below 30°C temperature
- Protected from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children
- Chemical Structure:
- Molecular Formula: C16H15N5O7S2
- Chemical Structure Image
- Commonly Asked Questions:
- Usage information
- Side effects information
- Storage and disposal instructions
- Limitations for cold and flu treatment
- Special dietary instructions
- Safety of use in infants
- Relation to penicillin variant
- Association with loose-motion
- Potential interactions with contraception and acetaminophen
- Duration of action
- Response in case of lack of improvement
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