3-Geocef 100 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)

50 ml bottle: ৳ 175.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cefixime trihydrate
Company Hallmark pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
3 geocef 200 mg capsule

Title

  • 3-Geocef 100 mg/5 ml Suspension

Categories

  • Medicine
  • Antibiotics

Indications

  • Treatment of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTI)
  • Treatment of Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
  • Treatment of Urinary Tract Infections

Mode of Action

  • Bactericidal activity against a wide variety of Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms
  • Interference in the synthesis of bacterial cell wall

Dosage and Administration

  • Usual course of treatment is 7 days
  • Recommended adult dosage is 200-400 mg daily
  • Recommended dosage for children is 8 mg/kg/day
  • Dosage adjustment in severe renal impairment

Interaction

  • Potential increase in prothrombin times in some patients receiving anticoagulant therapy

Contraindications

  • Known hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics

Side Effects

  • Gastrointestinal disturbances such as diarrhea and stool changes
  • Central nervous system effects like headache and dizziness
  • Hypersensitivity reactions including rash and urticaria

Pregnancy and Lactation

  • No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
  • Caution required during pregnancy and lactation

Precautions and Warnings

  • Caution in patients with hypersensitivity to other drugs
  • Cautious use in penicillin-sensitive patients
  • Administration caution in patients with markedly impaired renal function

Overdose Effects

  • Gastric Lavage may be indicated
  • No specific antidote exists
  • Gastrointestinal adverse reactions
  • Adverse reactions similar to those seen at recommended doses

Therapeutic Class

  • Third generation Cephalosporins

Storage Conditions

  • Keep below 30°C temperature
  • Protected from light and moisture
  • Keep out of the reach of children

Chemical Structure

  • Molecular Formula: C16H15N5O7S2

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