T-Cef DS 200 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)

50 ml bottle: ৳ 310.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cefixime trihydrate
Company Drug international ltd
Also available as
T cef 200 mg capsule T cef 400 mg capsule T cef 100 mg suspension T cef 25 mg pediatric drop

Title

  • T-Cef DS 200 mg/5 ml Suspension

Categories

  • Antibiotics
  • Cephalosporins
  • Oral Medications

Indications

  • Treatment of upper respiratory tract infections (URTI)
  • Treatment of lower respiratory tract infections
  • Treatment of urinary tract infections

Active Ingredient

  • Cefixime

Pharmacology

  • Bactericidal action against a broad spectrum of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria
  • Interferes with the synthesis of bacterial cell wall
  • High stability in the presence of Beta-lactamase enzyme

Dosage & Administration

  • Usual course of treatment is 7 days, extendable to 14 days if required
  • Adult dosage: 200-400 mg daily, single dose or divided doses
  • Pediatric dosage: 8 mg/kg/day, varying with age
  • Dosing adjustments for elderly and patients with 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
  • Central nervous system effects
  • Hypersensitivity reactions
  • Hematological and clinical chemistry changes

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
  • Caution advised during lactation

Precautions & Warnings

  • Caution in patients with hypersensitivity to other drugs
  • Cautious use in penicillin-sensitive patients
  • Administration considerations for patients with markedly impaired renal function

Overdose Effects

  • Gastric Lavage may be indicated
  • No specific antidote available
  • Minimal removal via hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis

Therapeutic Class

  • Third Generation Cephalosporins

Storage Conditions

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

Chemical Structure

  • Molecular Formula: C16H15N5O7S2
  • Chemical Structure Image URL

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