Saver 200 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 30.08 (2 x 6: ৳ 361.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 180.50
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefixime trihydrate |
| Company | Alco pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTI)
- Treatment of Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
- Treatment of Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)
- Marked in-vitro bactericidal activity
- Clinical efficacy against commonly occurring pathogens
- High stability in the presence of beta-lactamase enzymes
Pharmacology
- Third generation semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic
- Bactericidal against a broad spectrum of bacteria
- Kills bacteria by interfering with cell wall synthesis
- High stability 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 days
- Recommended adult dosage 200-400 mg daily
- Special dosage recommendation for different age groups
- Dosage adjustment in severe renal impairment
Interaction
- May increase prothrombin times in some patients
- Caution in patients receiving anticoagulant therapy
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics
Side Effects
- Mild and self-limiting adverse reactions observed
- Common gastrointestinal disturbances
- Central nervous system side effects
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Hematological and clinical chemistry reactions
Pregnancy & Lactation
- No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
- Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
- Caution in administration to nursing women
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in patients with hypersensitivity to other drugs
- Caution in penicillin-sensitive patients
- Administration caution in patients with markedly impaired renal function
- Altered normal flora of the colon and potential overgrowth of clostridia
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
Common Questions
- What is Saver 200 mg Capsule?
- Uses of Saver 200 mg Capsule
- Side Effects of Saver 200 mg Capsule
- Storage and disposal instructions
- Usage in treating cold and flu
- Special dietary instructions
- Usage in treating diarrhoea
- Safety in infants
- Not a penicillin variant
- Interaction with contraception
- Concurrent use with acetaminophen
- Duration of action
- Lack of improvement after use