Texit 100 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
50 ml bottle: ৳ 230.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefixime trihydrate |
| Company | Apex pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications and Uses
- Treatment of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTI)
- Treatment of Urinary Tract Infections
- Effective against Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms
Pharmacology
- Third generation semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic
- Bactericidal against a broad spectrum of bacteria
- Kills bacteria by interfering in the synthesis of bacterial cell wall
Dosage and Administration
- Usual course of treatment is 7 days
- Usual adult dosage: 200-400 mg daily
- May be continued for up to 14 days if required
Interaction
- Increases in prothrombin times noted in some patients
- Care should be taken in patients receiving anticoagulant therapy
Contraindications
- Patients with known hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal disturbances such as diarrhea and stool changes
- Nausea, abdominal pain, dyspepsia, vomiting, and flatulence
- Headache, dizziness
- Allergies in the form of rash, pruritis, urticaria, and drug fever
- Thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, and eosinophilia
- Mild transient change in liver and renal function tests
Pregnancy and Lactation
- Not enough data available for use in pregnant women
- Caution should be exercised when administered to nursing women
Precautions and Warnings
- Given with caution to patients with known hypersensitivity to other drugs
- Given with caution to penicillin-sensitive patients
- Administration with caution in patients with markedly impaired renal function
Overdose Effects
- Gastric Lavage may be indicated in case of overdose
- Texit is not significantly removed from circulation by dialysis
Therapeutic Class
- Third generation Cephalosporins
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C temperature
- Protect from light and moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C16H15N5O7S2
Common Questions
- Texit 100 mg/5 ml Syrup is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infection
- Usages include treatment and prevention from conditions such as Urinary Tract Infection, Tonsillitis, Pharyngitis, and Bronchitis
- Commonly reported side effects include diarrhea, abdominal pain, dizziness, sore throat, etc.
- The medication should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original pack
- Consult a doctor before administering to infants