Setic 100 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
50 ml bottle: ৳ 210.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefixime trihydrate |
| Company | Sandoz a novartis division |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Orally active cephalosporin antibiotic
- Bactericidal activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms
- Treatment for upper respiratory tract infections
- Treatment for urinary tract infections
- High stability in the presence of beta-lactamase enzymes
Pharmacology
- Third generation semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic
- Bactericidal against broad spectrum of bacteria
- Interferes in synthesis of bacterial cell wall
- High stability in presence of Beta-lactamase enzyme
- Absorption approximately 40-50%
- Absorption not significantly modified by food
Dosage & Administration
- Usual course of treatment is 7 days
- Recommended adult dosage 200-400 mg daily
- Dosage adjustments for renal impairment
- Dosage recommendations for children based on weight
Interaction
- Potential for increasing prothrombin times
- Caution needed in patients receiving anticoagulant therapy
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics
Side Effects
- Mostly mild and self-limiting adverse reactions
- Common gastrointestinal disturbances
- Less frequent central nervous system effects
- Possible hypersensitivity reactions
- Rare hematological and clinical chemistry changes
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Limited data on use in pregnant women
- Caution advised during pregnancy
- Unknown excretion in human milk
- Caution advised when administered to nursing women
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in patients with hypersensitivity to other drugs
- Caution in penicillin-sensitive patients
- Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea risk
- Caution in patients with markedly impaired renal function
Overdose Effects
- Gastric lavage may be indicated
- No specific antidote available
- Minimal removal by hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis
Therapeutic Class
- Third generation Cephalosporins
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C
- Protect from light and moisture
- Keep out of reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C16H15N5O7S2
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