3RD Cef 400 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 50.00 (4's pack: ৳ 200.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefixime trihydrate |
| Company | Medimet pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
- Treatment of Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
- Treatment of Urinary Tract Infections
- Bactericidal Activity Against Gram-positive Organisms
- Bactericidal Activity Against Gram-negative Organisms
Pharmacology
- Third Generation Semisynthetic Cephalosporin Antibiotic
- Bactericidal Against a Broad Spectrum of Bacteria
- Interferes in the Synthesis of Bacterial Cell Wall
- Stable in the Presence of Beta-lactamase Enzyme
- Approximately 40-50% Absorption Rate
Dosage & Administration
- Usual Course of Treatment is 7 Days
- Adult Dosage 200-400 mg Daily Depending on Infection Severity
- Elderly Patients May Receive Same Dose as Adults
- Recommended Dosage for Children 8 mg/kg/day
- Dosage Adjustment in Severe Renal Impairment
Interaction
- Increases in Prothrombin Times
- Caution in Patients Receiving Anticoagulant Therapy
Contraindications
- Known Hypersensitivity to Cephalosporin Antibiotics
Side Effects
- Mild and Self-limiting Adverse Reactions
- Gastrointestinal Disturbances
- Diarrhoea and Stool Changes
- Nausea, Abdominal Pain, Dyspepsia
- Headache, Dizziness
- Hypersensitivity Reactions
- Thrombocytopenia, Leukopenia, Eosinophilia
- Mild Transient Change in Liver and Renal Function Tests
Pregnancy & Lactation
- No Adequate and Well-controlled Studies in Pregnant Women
- Use During Pregnancy Only if Clearly Needed
- Caution when Administered to Nursing Women
Precautions & Warnings
- Given with Caution to Patients with Hypersensitivity to Other Drugs
- Caution in Penicillin-sensitive Patients
- Administration with Markedly Impaired Renal Function
Overdose Effects
- Gastric Lavage May be Indicated
- No Specific Antidote Exists
- Not Removed in Significant Quantities 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
Common Questions about 3RD Cef 400 mg Tablet
- Intended for Treatment of Bacterial Infection
- Not Effective for Viral Infections
- Used for Urinary Tract Infection, Tonsillitis, Pharyngitis, and Bronchitis
- Reported Side Effects Include Diarrhea, Abdominal Pain, Dizziness, and more