Tgocef 100 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
30 ml bottle: ৳ 145.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefixime trihydrate |
| Company | Somatec pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Tgocef 100 mg/5 ml Suspension
Categories
- Medicine
- Antibiotic
- Oral Medication
Description
- An orally active cephalosporin antibiotic with bactericidal activity against a wide variety of Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms.
Indications
- Treatment of upper respiratory tract infections (URTI)
- Treatment of lower respiratory tract infections
- Treatment of urinary tract infections (UTI)
- Clinical efficacy against specific pathogens
Pharmacology
- Third generation semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic
- Bactericidal against a broad spectrum of bacteria
- Interferes with bacterial cell wall synthesis
- High stability in the presence of Beta-lactamase enzyme
Dosage & Administration
- Usual course of treatment is 7-14 days
- Recommended adult dosage is 200-400 mg daily
- Dosage adjustment for renal impairment
- Recommended dosage for children based on age and body weight
Interaction
- Potential for increases in prothrombin times with anticoagulant therapy
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics
Side Effects
- Mild and self-limiting adverse reactions
- Gastrointestinal disturbances such as diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain
- Central nervous system effects including headache and dizziness
- Hypersensitivity reactions like rash, pruritis, and allergies
- Hematological and clinical chemistry effects
- Miscellaneous reactions like genital pruritis and vaginitis
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Limited studies in pregnant women
- Caution advised during pregnancy and lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in patients with hypersensitivity to other drugs
- Cautious use in penicillin-sensitive patients
- Caution in patients with markedly impaired renal function
- Potential alteration of normal colon flora and risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhea
Overdose Effects
- Gastric Lavage may be indicated
- No specific antidote exists
- Hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis has limited impact on removal
Therapeutic Class
- Third generation Cephalosporins
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C temperature
- Protected from light and moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C16H15N5O7S2
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