Zemicef 400 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 60.00 (2 x 4: ৳ 480.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 240.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefixime trihydrate |
| Company | Popular pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
ProductTitle
- Zemicef 400 mg Capsule
Categories
- Antibiotics
- Oral Medications
- Cephalosporin Antibiotics
Description
- Zemicef is an orally active cephalosporin antibiotic
- Bactericidal activity against a wide variety of bacteria
- Recommended for upper respiratory tract infections
- Recommended for urinary tract infections
- Highly stable in the presence of beta-lactamase enzymes
- Absorption of Cefixime is about 40% to 50% with or without food
- Interferes in the synthesis of bacterial cell wall
- Adult dosage is 200-400 mg daily according to the severity of the infection
- Dosage for children varies based on age and weight
- Recommendations for dosage in renal impairment
- Increases in prothrombin times noted in some patients
- Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to cephalosporins
- Common side effects include gastrointestinal disturbances, CNS effects, hypersensitivity reactions, hematological and clinical chemistry effects
- Caution advised in pregnancy and lactation
- Caution advised in patients with marked renal impairment
- No specific antidote for overdose, gastric lavage may be indicated
- Recommended storage conditions to keep below 30°C, protected from light & moisture
- Molecular formula: C16H15N5O7S2
- Chemical structure available