Truso 400 mg (Capsule)

Unit Price: ৳ 60.00 (2 x 4: ৳ 480.00)

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Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Cefixime trihydrate
Company	Orion pharma ltd
Also available as	Truso 200 mg capsule Truso 100 mg suspension Truso ds 200 mg suspension Truso pd 25 mg pediatric drop

Indications

Treatment of upper respiratory tract infections
Treatment of lower respiratory tract infections
Treatment of urinary tract infections
Bactericidal activity against Gram-positive organisms
Bactericidal activity against Gram-negative organisms
Effective against Streptococcus pneumonia
Effective against Streptococcus pyogenes
Effective against Escherichia coli
Effective against Proteus mirabilis
Effective against Klebsiella species
Effective against Haemophilus influenzae
Effective against Moraxella catarrhalis
Effective against Enterobacter species
Marked in-vitro bactericidal activity
High stability in the presence of beta-lactamase enzymes

Pharmacology

Third generation semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic
Oral administration
Bactericidal against broad spectrum of bacteria
Interferes with bacterial cell wall synthesis
Highly stable in the presence of beta-lactamase enzyme
About 40-50% absorption with or without food

Dosage & Administration

Usual course of treatment is 7 days
May be continued for up to 14 days if required
Recommended adult dosage is 200-400 mg daily
Dosage adjustment for elderly and children
Dosage based on severity of infection
Dosage adjustment in severe renal impairment

Interaction

Increases in prothrombin times noted in few patients
Care required in patients receiving anticoagulant therapy

Contraindications

Known hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics

Side Effects

Mild and self-limiting adverse reactions observed in clinical trials
Gastrointestinal disturbances
Diarrhoea
Nausea
Headache
Dizziness
Allergic reactions
Thrombocytopenia
Leukopenia
Eosinophilia
Mild transient change in liver and renal function tests

Pregnancy & Lactation

No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
Caution advised in pregnancy
Not known to be excreted in human milk
Caution advised in lactating women

Precautions & Warnings

Caution advised in patients with hypersensitivity to other drugs
Caution advised in penicillin-sensitive patients
Caution advised in patients with markedly impaired renal function
Alters normal flora of the colon
May permit overgrowth of clostridia

Overdose Effects

Gastric Lavage may be indicated
No specific antidote exists
Not removed in significant quantities by hemodialysis or peritoneal 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 Truso 400 mg Capsule

Bacterial infection treatment
Prevention from conditions such as Urinary Tract Infection, Tonsillitis, Pharyngitis, and Bronchitis
Side effects, storage, and disposal instructions
Ineffectiveness for cold and flu treatment
Special dietary instructions
Safety for infants
Penicillin variant status
Interaction with contraception
Interaction with acetaminophen
Time to work and actions if not getting better
Quick tips for usage

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