Tgocef 400 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 50.00 (2 x 4: ৳ 400.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 200.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefixime trihydrate |
| Company | Somatec pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Upper respiratory tract infections treatment
- Lower respiratory tract infections treatment
- Urinary tract infections treatment
- Bactericidal activity against Gram-positive organisms
- Bactericidal activity against Gram-negative organisms
Pharmacology
- Orally active
- Bactericidal
- Interferes with bacterial cell wall synthesis
- High stability in the presence of Beta-lactamase enzyme
- Broad spectrum antibiotic
Dosage & Administration
- Usual treatment course of 7 days
- May be continued for up to 14 days if required
- Recommended adult dosage of 200-400 mg daily
- Dosage adjustment in severe renal impairment
- Dosage based on severity of infection
Interaction
- Potential increase in prothrombin times
- Caution when receiving anticoagulant therapy
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics
Side Effects
- Mild and self-limiting adverse reactions
- Gastrointestinal disturbances
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Allergies in the form of rash
- Thrombocytopenia
- Leukopenia
- Reversible liver and renal function test changes
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
- Caution in nursing women
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in patients with known hypersensitivity to other drugs
- Administration caution in penicillin-sensitive patients
- Care in patients with markedly impaired renal function
- Potential alteration of normal flora of the colon
Overdose Effects
- Gastric Lavage may be indicated
- No specific antidote exists
- Not removed in significant quantities by dialysis
- Adverse reactions at high doses similar to recommended doses
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 about Tgocef 400 mg Capsule
- Antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections
- Prevents formation of bacterial cell wall
- Treatment for Urinary Tract Infection, Tonsillitis, Pharyngitis, and Bronchitis
- Storage and disposal instructions
- Does not work for viral infections like flu
- Safety for infants not established
- Potential side effects
- Contraindicated for diarrhoea treatment