Triocef 100 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)

37.5 ml bottle: ৳ 135.00

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Cefixime trihydrate
Company	Nipa pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as	Triocef 200 mg capsule

Indications

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

Antibiotic Type

Cephalosporin
Third generation semisynthetic cephalosporin

Gram-Positive Bacteria

Streptococcus pneumonia
Streptococcus pyogenes

Gram-Negative Bacteria

Escherichia coli
Proteus mirabilis
Klebsiella species

Beta-Lactamase Stability

Highly stable in the presence of beta-lactamase enzymes

Absorption

About 40% to 50% whether administered with or without food

Recommended Adult Dosage

200-400 mg daily

Usual Course of Treatment

7 days, may be continued for up to 14 days if required

Dosage for Children

8 mg/kg/day
Doses based on age and body weight

Adverse Reactions

Gastrointestinal disturbances
Headache and dizziness
Hypersensitivity reactions
Hematological and clinical chemistry reactions
Mild transient change in liver and renal function tests

Pregnancy Usage

Should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed

Lactation Usage

Caution should be exercised when administered to a nursing woman

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics

Interaction with Anticoagulant Therapy

Increases in prothrombin times observed

Storage Conditions

Keep below 30 degrees Celsius, protected from light and moisture

Chemical Structure

Molecular Formula: C16H15N5O7S2
Chemical Structure Image: https://medex.com.bd/storage/res/g-res-217-cefixime-trihydrate-chemical-structure-3Mg9h2a2PuSZaJk4Uj0Z.svg

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