Onida
Generic Name
Cefixime 200 mg suspension
Manufacturer
Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Country
Bangladesh
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Price Details
Current market pricing information
| Variant | Unit Price | Strip Price |
|---|---|---|
| onida 200 mg suspension | ৳ 21.00 | N/A |
Description
Overview of the medicine
Onida 200 mg suspension contains Cefixime, a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic, used to treat various bacterial infections.
Uses & Indications
Dosage
Adults
Typically not for adults; adult dosage is usually 200-400 mg orally once daily as tablets or capsules.
Elderly
No specific dose adjustment required unless severe renal impairment.
Renal_impairment
Dosage adjustment needed for creatinine clearance < 60 mL/min.
How to Take
Take orally with or without food. Shake well before use. Use a calibrated measuring spoon or cup.
Mechanism of Action
Cefixime inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs), leading to bacterial cell lysis and death.
Pharmacokinetics
Onset
Within 1-2 hours
Excretion
Mainly via urine and bile
Half life
Approximately 3-4 hours
Absorption
Approximately 40-50% absorbed orally. Food may delay but not significantly affect absorption.
Metabolism
Not extensively metabolized; primarily excreted unchanged.
Side Effects
Contraindications
- •Hypersensitivity to cefixime or other cephalosporins
- •Severe penicillin allergy
Drug Interactions
Warfarin
May increase prothrombin time; monitor INR closely.
Carbamazepine
May increase carbamazepine levels.
Oral contraceptives
May decrease efficacy; advise backup contraception.
Storage
Store powder below 30°C. Reconstituted suspension should be stored at 2-8°C and used within 14 days.
Overdose
Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Management is symptomatic and supportive; hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis is not substantially effective.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Category B in pregnancy. Use with caution during lactation; small amounts excreted in breast milk.
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Pack Sizes
Shelf Life
24 months from manufacturing date (for powder for suspension).
Availability
Pharmacies and hospitals
Approval Status
Approved by regulatory bodies
Patent Status
Generic available
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