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 |
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