Ofex 400400mg
Capsule
Delta Pharma Limited
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| Alcohol | SAFE Consuming alcohol with Ofex 400 does not cause any harmful side effects. |
| Pregnancy | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Ofex 400 is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, ther... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Ofex 400 is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not h... View More |
| Driving | SAFE Ofex 400 does not usually affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | CAUTION Ofex 400 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ofex 400 may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | CAUTION Ofex 400 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ofex 400 may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Ofex 400 is an antibiotic belonging to the cephalosporin group, which is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It is effective in infections ... View More
Uses of Ofex 400 Tablet
- Bacterial infections
Side effects of Ofex 400 Tablet
- Nausea
- Stomach pain
- Indigestion
- Diarrhea
How to use Ofex 400 Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Ofex 400 may be taken with... View More
How Ofex 400 Tablet works
Ofex 400 is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them ... View More
What if you forget to take Ofex 400 Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Ofex 400, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your ... View More
- Your doctor has prescribed Ofex 400 to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection harder to treat.
- Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your st... View More
- Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Ofex 400 as it may cause increased side effects.
- Discontinue Ofex 400 and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
Indication
Pneumonia, Pharyngitis, Typhoid fever, Susceptible infections , Sinusitis, Otitis media, Tonsillitis, Soft tissue infections, Respiratory tract infectio... View More
Administration
May be taken with or without food. May be taken w/ food or milk to reduce GI discomfort.
Adult Dose
Acute Bronchitis & Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Bronchitis, Otitis Media, Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis, Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections Adult: 200 ... View More
Child Dose
Child: PO 8 mg/kg/day if <50 kg q12–24h For convalescent oral therapy of serious infections, up to 20 mg/kg/day Child over 12 years: Capsule: 200 ... View More
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: Dose reduction is necessary. CrCl (ml/min) <20 Max: 200 mg daily.
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to cephalosporin.
Mode of Action
Cefixime binds to one or more of the penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) which inhibits the final transpeptidation step of peptidoglycan synthesis in bac... View More
Precaution
History of allergy to penicillins; pregnancy, lactation; renal failure; GI disease. Lactation: Unknown whether drug is excreted in milk
Side Effect
>10% Diarrhea (16%) Frequency Not Defined Abdominal pain,Candidiasis,Dizziness,Dyspepsia,Elevated transaminases,Eosinophilia,Erythema multiforme,Fe... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy Available data from published observational studies, case series, and case reports over several decades with cephalosporin use, including cef... View More
Interaction
Increased concentrations with probenecid. Potentially Fatal: May increase prothrombin time with anticoagulants.
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