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Cefimed 200mg drug with the main active ingredient is Cefixime, used in the treatment of upper respiratory tract infections, lower respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections.
1. What is Cefimed 200mg?
Cefimed 200mg drug has the main ingredient is Cefixime, belongs to the 3rd generation Cephalosporin antibiotic.
2. What are the effects of Cefimed 200mg?
Cefimed 200mg is indicated in the following cases:
Bacterial infections in the lungs causing bronchitis, pneumonia, secondary bacterial infections in chronic respiratory diseases; Bacterial infections causing nephritis, pyelonephritis, cystitis, gonococcal urethritis; Gastrointestinal infections causing cholecystitis; Infections causing scarlet fever; Sinusitis, otitis media.
3. How to take Cefimed 200mg
Usage: The drug is taken orally. It can be taken before or after a meal without affecting the effect of the drug. To avoid stomach irritation, the drug should be taken after eating. Do not break or crush the tablet.
Dosage:
Adults: Usually take 1 to 2 tablets / day depending on the degree of infection. Children: Children over 12 years old or weighing > 50kg: The same dose as adults; Children from 6 months to 12 years old: Dosage 8mg/kg/day, taken once or divided into 2 times morning and evening, taken after meals. Treatment of uncomplicated gonorrhea: 2 tablets/day, a single dose. Patients with renal impairment: Creatinine clearance > 60ml/min: Dosage 1 to 2 tablets/day; Creatinine clearance 21 - 60 ml/min: Dosage 300mg/day; Creatinine clearance < 20ml/min: The dose is 1 tablet/day.
4. Contraindications of Cefimed 200mg
Do not use Cefimed 200mg in the following cases:
Hypersensitivity to Cephalosporin antibiotics, Penicillin; Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of the drug; Children under 6 months old.
5. Undesirable effects of the drug Cefimed 200mg
Possible side effects when using the drug include:
Dizziness, headache, insomnia, trouble sleeping, fatigue, restlessness, anxiety; Digestive disorders: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, flatulence, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, pseudomembranous colitis,...; Allergies, erythema, urticaria, fever.
6. Drug interactions
Some drugs can cause interactions when used concomitantly with Cefimed 200mg such as:
Taking Cefimed 200mg concurrently with Nifedipine increases the effect of Cefimed. Do not use Cefimed 200mg with aminoglycoside antibiotics because of increased nephrotoxicity; Anticoagulants (Warfarin) can prolong prothrombin time, increasing the risk of bleeding. Do not use Cefimed 200mg with live typhoid vaccine because the drug reduces the body's immune response to the vaccine.
7. Be careful when using Cefimed 200mg
Pregnant women: The drug should only be used when absolutely necessary, because the drug can affect the fetus. Lactation: The drug should not be used while breastfeeding. In case it is necessary to take the drug, stop breastfeeding while taking the drug; Ability to drive and operate machines: the drug may cause some side effects such as dizziness, headache, nausea, ... Therefore, Cefimed 200mg should not be used when driving and operating machinery; Caution when using Cefimed 200mg for patients prone to allergies, patients with renal failure; Cefimed 200mg is used with caution in patients with a history of gastrointestinal disease, colitis, because it may increase drug resistance. Above is information about Cefimed 200mg, you need to read carefully the instructions for use, consult your doctor or pharmacist before use. Absolutely do not arbitrarily buy drugs to treat at home because there may be unwanted side effects.
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