3-Geocef 200 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 30.00 (12's pack: ৳ 360.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefixime trihydrate |
| Company | Hallmark pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTI)
- Treatment of Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
- Treatment of Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)
- Bactericidal activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms
- Efficacy against Streptococcus pneumonia
- Efficacy against Escherichia coli
- Efficacy against Proteus mirabilis
- Efficacy against Klebsiella species
- High stability in the presence of beta-lactamase enzymes
Pharmacology
- Third generation semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic
- Bactericidal against broad spectrum of bacteria
- Interferes with synthesis of bacterial cell wall
- High stability in the presence of Beta-lactamase enzyme
- Approximately 40% to 50% absorption with or without food
Dosage & Administration
- Usual course of treatment is 7 days
- Recommended adult dosage: 200-400 mg daily
- Dosage adjustment in severe renal impairment
- Recommended dosage for children: 8 mg/kg/day
- Different recommended daily doses based on age and weight of children
- Treatment of typhoid with specific recommended children dose
- Dosage adjustment in renal impairment
Interaction
- Risk of increased prothrombin times in patients receiving anticoagulant therapy
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal disturbances: diarrhea, stool changes, nausea, abdominal pain, and more
- Central nervous system effects: headache, dizziness
- Hypersensitivity reactions: rash, pruritis, urticaria
- Hematological and clinical chemistry effects: thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, eosinophilia
- Mild transient changes in liver and renal function tests
- Other possible reactions: genital pruritis, vaginitis
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Caution advised for use during pregnancy
- Caution advised for use by nursing women
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution advised for patients with known hypersensitivity to other drugs
- Caution advised for penicillin-sensitive patients
- Administration with caution in patients with markedly impaired renal function
- Altered normal flora of the colon and risk of overgrowth of clostridia
- Not recommended for use in pregnancy or nursing mothers
Overdose Effects
- Gastric Lavage may be indicated
- No specific antidote available
- Minimal removal from circulation by hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis
- Adverse reactions observed in small number of healthy adult volunteers
Therapeutic Class
- Third generation Cephalosporins
Storage Conditions
- Recommended storage below 30°C
- Protection from light and moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C16H15N5O7S2
- Chemical Structure Image: URL
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