Roxim 200 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 40.00 (2 x 8: ৳ 640.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 320.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefixime trihydrate |
| Company | Eskayef pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title and Categories
- Roxim 200 mg Capsule
- Antibiotic
- Orally Active Cephalosporin
- Third Generation Cephalosporin
Treatment Uses
- Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTI) e.g. otitis media
- Lower Respiratory Tract Infections e.g. bronchitis
- Urinary Tract Infections e.g. cystitis, pyelonephritis
- Infections caused by Streptococcus pneumonia, Escherichia coli, and more
Pharmacology
- Bactericidal against a broad spectrum of gram positive and gram negative bacteria
- Interferes with the synthesis of bacterial cell wall
- Highly stable in the presence of Beta-lactamase enzyme
- About 40% to 50% absorption whether administered with or without food
Dosage & Administration
- Usual course of treatment is 7-14 days
- Adult dosage is 200-400 mg daily
- Recommended dosage for children based on age and weight
- Dosage adjustment in severe renal impairment
Interaction
- Increases 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 like diarrhea and nausea
- Central nervous system effects like headache and dizziness
- Hypersensitivity reactions like rash and pruritis
- Hematological and clinical chemistry changes
- Mild transient change in liver and renal function tests
Pregnancy & Lactation
- No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
- Use in pregnancy only if clearly needed
- Caution in nursing women
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in patients with hypersensitivity to other drugs
- Cautious use in penicillin-sensitive patients
- Administration with caution in patients with markedly impaired renal function
- Alteration of normal flora of the colon and risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea
- Not recommended in pregnancy or nursing mothers
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: Cefixime Trihydrate
- Image of chemical structure available
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