Trifix 200 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 35.00 (1 x 6: ৳ 210.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 210.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefixime trihydrate |
| Company | Pacific pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTI)
- Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
- Urinary Tract Infections
- Marked in-vitro bactericidal activity
- Clinical efficacy against commonly occurring pathogens
- High stability in the presence of beta-lactamase enzymes
Pharmacology
- Bactericidal against a broad spectrum of bacteria
- Interferes with the synthesis of bacterial cell wall
- 40-50% absorption with or without food
Dosage & Administration
- Usual 7-day course of treatment
- Dosages for adults and children
- Dosage adjustments for renal impairment
- Dosage recommendations for typhoid
- Safety and efficacy not established in children under 6 months
Interaction
- Increases in prothrombin times
- Caution needed in patients receiving 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 reactions
- Miscellaneous reactions
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
- Caution in nursing women
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in patients with hypersensitivity to other drugs
- Caution in penicillin-sensitive patients
- Caution in patients with impaired renal function
- Potential alteration of normal flora of the colon
Overdose Effects
- Gastric Lavage may be indicated
- No specific antidote
- Not removed significantly by dialysis
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 Trifix 200 mg Capsule
- Uses for bacterial infection
- Uses for Urinary Tract Infection, Tonsillitis, Pharyngitis, and Bronchitis
- Commonly reported side effects
- Storage and disposal instructions
- Ineffectiveness against cold and flu
- Special dietary instructions
- Unsuitability for infants
- Not a penicillin variant
- Potential interaction with contraception
- Potential interaction with acetaminophen
- Time to start working
- Instructions if there is no improvement
- Quick tips on usage