Prexim 200 mg (Capsule)

Indications

• Treatment of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTI)
• Treatment of Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
• Treatment of Urinary Tract Infections
• Antibiotic for a wide variety of Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms

Pharmacology

• Third generation semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic
• Bactericidal against a broad spectrum of gram positive and gram negative bacteria
• Interferes in the synthesis of bacterial cell wall

Dosage & Administration

• Usual course of treatment is 7 days, extendable to 14 days if required
• Recommended adult dosage is 200-400 mg daily
• Dosage for children based on age and weight
• Dosage adjustment in severe renal impairment

Interaction

• Potential interaction with anticoagulant therapy

Contraindications

• Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics

Side Effects

• Mild and self-limiting adverse reactions
• Gastrointestinal disturbances like diarrhea and nausea
• Central nervous system effects like headache and dizziness
• Hypersensitivity reactions including rash and pruritis
• Hematological and clinical chemistry effects like thrombocytopenia and leukopenia

Pregnancy & Lactation

• Limited data on use during pregnancy, caution advised
• Caution required during lactation

Precautions & Warnings

• Caution in patients with hypersensitivity to other drugs
• Caution in penicillin-sensitive patients
• Administration with caution in patients with markedly impaired renal function
• Risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhea

Overdose Effects

• Gastric Lavage may be indicated in case of overdose
• No specific antidote available

Therapeutic Class

• Belongs to the third generation Cephalosporins

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30°C temperature
• Protect from light and moisture
• Keep out of the reach of children

Chemical Structure

• Molecular Formula: C16H15N5O7S2
• Chemical Structure Image Available

Common Questions about Prexim 200 mg Capsule

• Information about the uses of the capsule
• Commonly reported side effects
• Storage and disposal instructions
• Limitations in treating certain conditions

General Usability

• Recommended for bacterial infections
• Oral administration
• Wide variety of susceptible microorganisms

Technical Specifications

• Absorption of Cefixime is about 40% to 50%
• Highly stable in the presence of Beta-lactamase enzyme
• Administered in the presence of impaired renal function

Design Elements

• Capsule form
• Available in 200 mg dosage

Safety Features

• Not recommended for use in pregnancy or in nursing mothers
• Caution required in penicillin-sensitive patients

Miscellaneous

• No specific interactions with contraceptive medications
• No evidence of effect on contraceptive medications
• No evidence of interaction with acetaminophen

Prexim 200 mg Capsule Administration

• Prescribed dosage for adults and children over 10 years
• Dosing adjustments for elderly and children
• Treatment duration

Adverse Reactions

• Mild and self-limiting gastrointestinal disturbances
• Central nervous system effects
• Hypersensitivity reactions and their management

Medical Precautions

• Caution in patients with hypersensitivity to other drugs
• Risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhea
• Use in pregnancy and lactation
• Use with caution in patients with markedly impaired renal function

Pregnancy & Lactation Precautions

• Caution in use during pregnancy
• Caution in use during lactation
• Limited data on use during pregnancy

Storage Instructions

• Store below 30°C temperature
• Protect from light and moisture
• Keep out of the reach of children
• Proper disposal of expired and unused medications

Overdose Management

• Gastric Lavage may be indicated
• No specific antidote available

Medication Class

• Third generation Cephalosporins

Common Queries

• Uses of the capsule
• Side effects
• Storage and disposal instructions

Capsule Formulation

• Available in 200 mg dosage

Medical Formulation

• Absorption not significantly modified by the presence of food

Bacterial Action

• Bactericidal against a broad spectrum of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria

Specific Prexim Dosage Information

• Dosage for adults and children
• Dosage adjustments based on age and weight
• Information regarding dosage in renal impairment

Usability Cautions

• Caution required in penicillin-sensitive patients
• Caution in pregnancy and lactation
• Caution in marked renal impairment

Adverse Reaction Management

• Management of gastrointestinal disturbances
• Management of central nervous system effects
• Management of hypersensitivity reactions

Prexim 200 mg Capsule FAQs

• Information regarding uses
• Commonly reported side effects
• Storage and disposal instructions

Medical Administration Instructions

• Prescribed dosage for adults and children over 10 years
• Dosing adjustments for elderly and children
• Treatment duration

Precautions for Pregnancy & Lactation

• Caution in use during pregnancy
• Caution in lactation
• Caution in the absence of adequate human studies

Storage & Disposal Advice

• Storage instructions
• Proper disposal of expired and unused medications

Gastric Lavage as Overdose Management

• Indication for gastric lavage in cases of overdose
• Absence of specific antidote

Medical Drug Class

• Belongs to the third generation Cephalosporins

Medication Safety Considerations

• Caution in use during pregnancy
• Caution in lactation
• Caution in marked renal impairment

Specific Usability Features

• Orally active cephalosporin antibiotic
• Marked in-vitro bactericidal activity against a wide variety of organisms

Rationale for Dosage & Administration

• Usual course of treatment is 7 days, extendable to 14 days if required
• Variations in dosage based on severity of infection

Safety Precautions for Usage

• Caution required in patients with known hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics
• Caution required in penicillin-sensitive patients
• Caution in marked renal impairment

Overdose Management Protocols

• Gastric Lavage may be indicated in case of overdose
• Absence of specific antidote available

Medication Class Characteristics

• Belongs to the third generation cephalosporins

Specific Administration Guidelines

• Prescribed dosage for adults and children over 10 years
• Dosing adjustments for elderly and children
• Treatment duration

Safety Precautions for Pregnancy & Lactation

• Caution in use during pregnancy
• Caution in lactation
• Limited human studies available

Storage and Disposal Instructions

• Storage conditions
• Proper disposal of expired and unused medications

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