Profix 100 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
50 ml bottle: ৳ 195.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefixime trihydrate |
| Company | Medicon pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of upper respiratory tract infections (URTI)
- Treatment of lower respiratory tract infections
- Treatment of urinary tract infections (UTI)
- Clinical efficacy against various pathogens
Pharmacology
- Bactericidal action against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria
- Interference in bacterial cell wall synthesis
- Stability in the presence of beta-lactamase enzyme
- Absorption of 40%-50% with or without food
Dosage & Administration
- Usual course of 7 days, extendable to 14 days if necessary
- Adult dosage of 200-400 mg daily
- Dosage adjustment in severe renal impairment
- Specific dosage for children based on age and weight
- Adjustment in renal impairment
Interaction
- Potential impact on prothrombin times in patients on anticoagulant therapy
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics
Side Effects
- Mild and self-limiting adverse reactions
- Gastrointestinal disturbances like diarrhea and nausea
- Central nervous system effects such as headache
- Hypersensitivity reactions like rash and pruritus
- Hematological and clinical chemistry changes
- Miscellaneous reactions including genital pruritus
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Limited studies in pregnant women
- Use only if clearly needed during pregnancy
- Caution in nursing women
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in patients with hypersensitivity to other drugs
- Caution in penicillin-sensitive patients
- Administration in patients with impaired renal function
- Impact on normal flora of the colon
- Avoid use in pregnancy and lactation
Overdose Effects
- Possible gastric lavage
- No specific antidote available
- Limited removal by dialysis
Therapeutic Class
- Third generation cephalosporins
Storage Conditions
- Storage below 30°C temperature
- Protection from light and moisture
- Keep out of reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C16H15N5O7S2
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