Zenicef 200 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 25.00 (2 x 4: ৳ 200.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 100.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefixime trihydrate |
| Company | Zenith pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTI)
- Treatment of Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
- Treatment of Urinary Tract Infections
Pharmacology
- Bactericidal activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria
- Interferes with the synthesis of bacterial cell wall
- High stability in the presence of Beta-lactamase enzyme
Dosage & Administration
- Usual course of treatment is 7 days
- Recommended adult dosage is 200-400 mg daily
- Recommended children dosage is 8 mg/kg/day
Interaction
- Increases in prothrombin times noted in some patients
- Careful when used with anticoagulant therapy
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics
Side Effects
- Mild and self-limiting adverse reactions
- Gastrointestinal disturbances: diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain
- Central nervous system effects: headache, dizziness
Pregnancy & Lactation
- No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
- Caution advised during pregnancy and lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution with hypersensitivity to other drugs
- Careful use in penicillin-sensitive patients
- Administration caution in 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 temperature
- Protected from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C16H15N5O7S2
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