Zemicef 100 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)

30 ml bottle: ৳ 145.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cefixime trihydrate
Company Popular pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Zemicef 200 mg capsule Zemicef 400 mg capsule Zemicef ds 200 mg suspension Zemicef max 100 mg pediatric drop

Title

Zemicef 100 mg/5 ml Suspension

Categories

  • Antibiotic
  • Cephalosporin
  • Oral Medication

Description

Zemicef is an orally active cephalosporin antibiotic with bactericidal activity against a wide variety of Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms. It is used for the treatment of upper respiratory tract infections, lower respiratory tract infections, and urinary tract infections caused by susceptible microorganisms. It is a third generation semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic that interferes with the synthesis of bacterial cell walls and is highly stable in the presence of Beta-lactamase enzymes. The recommended dosage depends on age, severity of infection, and renal function. It should be used with caution in patients with known hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics.

Indications

  • Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
  • Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
  • Urinary Tract Infections

Pharmacology

  • Bactericidal
  • Broad Spectrum
  • Interferes with Cell Wall Synthesis
  • Stable in the Presence of Beta-lactamase Enzymes
  • 40%-50% Absorption Rate

Dosage & Administration

  • Usual Course of Treatment: 7 Days
  • Adult Dosage: 200-400 mg Daily
  • Pediatric Dosage: 8 mg/kg/day
  • Dosage in Renal Impairment

Interaction

  • May Increase Prothrombin Times
  • Caution with Anticoagulant Therapy

Contraindications

  • Known Hypersensitivity to Cephalosporin Antibiotics

Side Effects

  • Gastrointestinal Disturbances
  • Central Nervous System Effects
  • Hypersensitivity Reactions
  • Hematological and Clinical Chemistry Reactions

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Use During Pregnancy Only if Clearly Needed
  • Caution in Nursing Women

Precautions & Warnings

  • Caution in Patients with Hypersensitivity to Other Drugs
  • Use with Caution in Penicillin-Sensitive Patients
  • Caution in Patients with Markedly Impaired Renal Function

Overdose Effects

  • Gastric Lavage May be Indicated
  • No Specific Antidote Exists
  • Not Removed Significantly by Dialysis

Therapeutic Class

  • Third Generation Cephalosporins

Storage Conditions

  • Keep Below 30°C
  • Protected from Light & Moisture
  • Keep Out of the Reach of Children

Chemical Structure

  • Molecular Formula: C16H15N5O7S2
  • Chemical Structure Image

Common Questions

  • What Zemicef 100 mg/5 ml Syrup is
  • Uses of Zemicef 100 mg/5 ml Syrup
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  • Storage and Disposal Instructions
  • Efficacy against Cold and Flu
  • Special Dietary Instructions
  • Safety for Infants
  • Penicillin Variant Status
  • Association with Diarrhea
  • Potential for Constipation
  • Interaction with Contraception
  • Co-administration with Acetaminophen
  • Onset of Action
  • Consultation if Symptoms Persist

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