Saver 100 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)

30 ml bottle: ৳ 120.35

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Cefixime trihydrate
Company	Alco pharma ltd
Also available as	Saver 200 mg capsule Saver 400 mg capsule

Title

Saver 100 mg/5 ml Suspension

Description

Saver is an orally active cephalosporin antibiotic with bactericidal activity against a wide variety of Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms. It is indicated for the treatment of upper respiratory tract infections, lower respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, and other acute infections caused by susceptible microorganisms.

Dosage & Administration

Usual course of treatment is 7 days, may be continued for up to 14 days if required
Recommended adult dosage is 200-400 mg daily for adults and children over 10 years; 8 mg/kg/day for children
Dosage in Renal Impairment: Normal dose and schedule may be given in patients with creatinine clearances of 20 ml/min or greater

Indications

Treatment of upper respiratory tract infections and lower respiratory tract infections caused by susceptible microorganisms
Treatment of urinary tract infections caused by commonly occurring pathogens

Mode of Action

Cefixime is a third generation cephalosporin antibiotic for oral administration with bactericidal activity against a broad spectrum of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. It kills bacteria by interfering in the synthesis of the bacterial cell wall.

Interaction

Increases in prothrombin times have been noted in a few patients; caution should be taken in patients receiving anticoagulant therapy

Contraindications

Patients with known hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics

Side Effects

Diarrhoea and stool changes
Nausea, abdominal pain, dyspepsia, vomiting, and flatulence
Headache and dizziness
Rash, pruritis, urticaria, drug fever, and arthralgia

Pregnancy & Lactation

Not enough studies in pregnant women; caution should be exercised when administered to nursing women

Precautions & Warnings

Given with caution to patients who have shown hypersensitivity to other drugs
Given with caution to penicillin-sensitive patients due to evidence of partial cross-allergenicity

Overdose Effects

Gastric Lavage may be indicated; no specific antidote exists; Saver is not removed in significant quantities by dialysis

Therapeutic Class

Third generation Cephalosporins

Storage Conditions

Keep below 30°C temperature, protected from light & moisture, and out of the reach of children

Chemical Structure

Molecular Formula: C16H15N5O7S2
Chemical Structure Image: https://medex.com.bd/storage/res/g-res-217-cefixime-trihydrate-chemical-structure-3Mg9h2a2PuSZaJk4Uj0Z.svg

Commonly Asked Questions

Saver 100 mg/5 ml Suspension is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infection
Uses include treatment and prevention from conditions such as Urinary Tract Infection, Tonsillitis, Pharyngitis, Bronchitis, Fungal, and Gonococcal Infections
Common side effects include Diarrhea, Abdominal pain, Dizziness, Redness of the skin
Instructions for storage and disposal of the suspension
Dosage not suitable for treating cold and flu
Caution needed when administering to infants aged less than 6 months
Not a penicillin variant, but exhibits partial cross-allergenicity
Interaction with contraception not well studied
No clinically proven interactions with Acetaminophen (Paracetamol)