Orgaxim 400 mg (Capsule)

Unit Price: ৳ 50.14 (1 x 7: ৳ 351.00)

Strip Price: ৳ 351.00

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Cefixime trihydrate
Company	Novatek pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as	Orgaxim 200 mg capsule Orgaxim 100 mg suspension

Indications

Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTI) treatment
Lower Respiratory Tract Infections treatment
Urinary Tract Infections treatment
Bactericidal activity against Gram-positive organisms
Bactericidal activity against Gram-negative organisms
Treatment for otitis media
Resistant microorganisms treatment
Efficacy against Streptococcus pneumonia
Efficacy against Streptococcus pyogenes
Efficacy against Escherichia coli
Efficacy against Proteus mirabilis
Efficacy against Klebsiella species
Efficacy against Haemophilus influenzae
High stability in the presence of beta-lactamase enzymes
Orally active antibiotic

Pharmacology

Third generation cephalosporin antibiotic
Bactericidal against gram positive bacteria
Bactericidal against gram negative bacteria
Interferes in the synthesis of bacterial cell wall
Highly stable in the presence of beta-lactamase enzyme
40%-50% absorption rate

Dosage & Administration

Usual 7-day course of treatment
Treatment can be continued for up to 14 days
Recommended adult dosage of 200-400 mg daily
Dosage adjustment for severe renal impairment
Specific dosage recommendations for children
Dosage recommendations for typhoid treatment
Usable in the presence of impaired renal function
Prescribing guide for children's daily doses
Dosage for children weighing more than 50 kg
No established safety and efficacy for children under 6 months

Interaction

Potential increase in prothrombin times in some patients
Caution in patients receiving anticoagulant therapy

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics

Side Effects

Mild and self-limiting adverse reactions
Gastrointestinal disturbances
Central nervous system reactions
Hypersensitivity reactions
Hematological and clinical chemistry reactions
Mild transient change in liver and renal function tests

Pregnancy & Lactation

Limited data on use in pregnant women
Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
Caution advised during nursing to a woman

Precautions & Warnings

Use with caution in patients with hypersensitivity to other drugs
Partial cross-allergenicity with penicillins
Administration with caution in patients with markedly impaired renal function
Potential alteration of normal colon flora
Not recommended for use in pregnancy or nursing mothers

Overdose Effects

Potential indication for gastric lavage
No specific antidote available
Limited removal by hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis
No significant difference from profile seen at recommended doses

Therapeutic Class

Third generation cephalosporins

Storage Conditions

Recommended storage below 30°C
Protection from light and moisture
Keep out of reach of children

Chemical Structure

Molecular Formula: C16H15N5O7S2

Common Questions about Orgaxim 400 mg Capsule

Antibiotic for bacterial infection treatment
Works by preventing bacterial cell wall formation
Uses for urinary tract and respiratory infections, tonsillitis, pharyngitis, bronchitis, fungal, and gonococcal infections
List of commonly reported side effects
Instructions for storage and disposal
Ineffectiveness against colds, flu, and viral infections
No special dietary instructions unless advised by a doctor
Not prescribed to treat diarrhea
Safety in infants not positively established
Not a penicillin variant
Known side effect of diarrhea with higher doses
Unusual side effect of constipation
No evidence of effect on contraceptive medications
Possible concurrent use with acetaminophen
Starts working after ingestion
Need to inform the doctor if symptoms persist after treatment completion
List of quick tips for usage

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