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Vamocef

Vamocef

cefixime

Manufacturer:

Lloyd

Distributor:

Vamsler
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Cefixime trihydrate
Indications/Uses
Treatment of susceptible infections including gonorrhea, otitis media, pharyngitis, lower resp tract infections eg, bronchitis & UTI.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Cap Adult 200-400 mg daily as a single or in 2 divided doses. Uncomplicated gonorrhea 400 mg as a single oral dose. Oral drops 6 mth to 2 yr 2.5-5 mL once daily, or 1.25-2.5 mL every 12 hr.
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to cephalosporin & penicillin.
Special Precautions
Penicillin-sensitive patients & w/ history of allergy. Pregnancy & lactation.
Adverse Reactions
Hypersensitivity reactions including skin rashes, urticaria, eosinophilia, fever, serum sickness-like reactions, anaphylaxis. Neutropenia & thrombocytopenia. Bleeding complications related to hypoprothrombinaemia &/or platelet dysfunction.
Drug Interactions
Elevated carbamazepine levels. In vitro & in vivo antagonism w/ chloramphenicol against gm +ve & -ve bacteria. Increased Cmax & AUC & decreased renal clearance & vol of distribution w/ probenecid. Increased prothrombin time w/ or w/o clinical bleeding w/ warfarin & other anticoagulants. False +ve Coombs' test during treatment w/ other cephalosporins. False +ve reaction of glucose on urine in Clinitest, Benedict's or Fehling's soln.
MIMS Class
Cephalosporins
ATC Classification
J01DD08 - cefixime ; Belongs to the class of third-generation cephalosporins. Used in the systemic treatment of infections.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Vamocef cap 200 mg
Packing/Price
50's (P3,000/box)
Form
Vamocef granules for oral susp 100 mg 5/mL
Packing/Price
30 mL x 1's;60 mL x 1's (P675/bottle)
Form
Vamocef oral drops 20 mg/mL
Packing/Price
10 mL x 1's (P196.5/bottle);30 mL x 1's (P429/bottle)
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