Elexime Capsule
Capsule
Reliance Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Generic:
Cefixime TrihydrateWeight:
200 mgbest Price:
৳ 35.00Generic
Cefixime Trihydrate
Indications
Cefixime is indicated in the treatment of the following infections when caused by the susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms: Uncomplicated urinary tract infections caused by Escherichia coli and Proteus mirabilis. Otitis Media caused by Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis and Streptococcus pyogenes. ... Read moreCefixime is indicated in the treatment of the following infections when caused by the susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms: Uncomplicated urinary tract infections caused by Escherichia coli and Proteus mirabilis. Otitis Media caused by Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis and Streptococcus pyogenes. Pharyngitis and tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes. Acute bronchitis and acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae. Uncomplicated gonorrhoea (cervical/urethral) caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
Contraindications
It is contraindicated in hypersensitivity to Cefixime or other cephalosporins.
Side Effects
The drug is generally well tolerated. The most frequent side effects are diarrhoea and stool changes; that have been more commonly associated with higher doses. Other side effects are nausea, abdominal pain, dyspepsia, vomiting, flatulence, headache and dizziness. Allergies in the form of rash, pruritus, urticaria, drug fever and arthralgia have been reported. These reactions usually subsided upon dicontinuation of therapy.
Pregnancy And Lactation
Carbamazepine: Concomitant use elevates the carbamazepine level. Warfarin and other anticoagulants: Concomitant use increases prothrombin time.
Therapeutic
Third generation Cephalosporins
Storage Conditions
The drug is generally well tolerated. The most frequent side effects are diarrhoea and stool changes; that have been more commonly associated with higher doses. Other side effects are nausea, abdominal pain, dyspepsia, vomiting, flatulence, headache and dizziness. Allergies in the form of rash, pruritus, urticaria, drug fever and arthralgia have been reported. These reactions usually subsided upon dicontinuation of therapy.