Unifix 200 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 30.00 (8's pack: ৳ 240.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefixime trihydrate |
| Company | Mst pharma |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTI)
- Treatment of Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
- Treatment of Urinary Tract Infections
Pharmacology
- Orally active cephalosporin antibiotic
- Bactericidal against a broad spectrum of gram positive and gram negative bacteria
Dosage & Administration
- Usual course of treatment is 7 days
- Absorption not significantly modified by food
- Recommended adult dosage: 200-400 mg daily
- Recommended dosage for children: 8 mg/kg/day
- Dosage in Renal Impairment
Interaction
- Increases in prothrombin times noted in a few patients
- Care should be taken in patients receiving anticoagulant therapy
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics
Side Effects
- Diarrhoea and stool changes
- Nausea and abdominal pain
- Headache and dizziness
- Allergies in the form of rash and pruritis
- Thrombocytopenia and leukopenia
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
- Caution should be exercised when administered to a nursing woman
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in patients with hypersensitivity to other drugs
- Caution with penicillin-sensitive patients
- Caution in patients with markedly impaired renal function
Overdose Effects
- Gastric Lavage may be indicated
- No specific antidote exists
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
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