Orcef 400 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 50.19 (2 x 6: ৳ 602.28)
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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cefixime trihydrate
Company Renata limited
Also available as
Orcef 200 mg tablet Orcef 200 mg capsule Orcef 100 mg suspension Orcef 400 mg capsule Orcef ds 200 mg suspension Orcef 25 mg pediatric drop

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
    • Quick Tips

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