3RD Cef 100 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
37.5 ml bottle: ৳ 130.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefixime trihydrate |
| Company | Medimet pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTI)
- Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
- Urinary Tract Infections
- Clinical efficacy against various pathogens
Pharmacology
- Bactericidal activity against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria
- Interference in bacterial cell wall synthesis
- Stability in the presence of Beta-lactamase enzyme
- Absorption of about 40% to 50% whether administered with or without food
Dosage & 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 in Renal Impairment
Interaction
- Increases in prothrombin times
- Careful use in patients receiving anticoagulant therapy
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics
Side Effects
- Mild and self-limiting adverse reactions
- Gastrointestinal disturbances
- Central nervous system effects
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Hematological and clinical chemistry effects
- Mild transient change in liver and renal function tests
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
- Caution during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in patients with hypersensitivity to other drugs
- Caution in penicillin-sensitive patients
- Caution in patients with markedly impaired renal function
- Alteration of normal flora of the colon
- Use in pregnancy and lactation
Overdose Effects
- Gastric Lavage may be indicated
- No specific antidote exists
- 3RD Cef is 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
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