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Agifix-lb 200 Tablet

  • Categeory : Agifix

MRP : 149/10 Tablets

Available : Out of Stocks

Composition
Each uncoated dispersible tablet contains:
Cefixime (As Trihydrate) IP equivalent to Anhydrous Cefixime … 200 mg 
Lactic Acid Bacillus...60 million spores 
 

Therapeutic Indications & Usage
AGIFIX-LB 200 Tablet is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by susceptible bacteria: 
• Upper respiratory tract infections, such as pharyngitis, sinusitis, otitis media, tonsillitis. 
• Lower respiratory tract infections, such as acute bronchitis and acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis. 
• Uncomplicated urinary tract infections. 
• Uncomplicated gonorrhea.
         
Contraindications
AGIFIX-LB 200 Tablet is not advocated for those with a history of hypersensitivity to beta-lactams, e.g. penicillins and cephalosporins.
         
Precautions & Warnings
AGIFIX-LB 200 Tablet should be advocated with caution in presence of renal impairment or GI disease, particularly colitis. Prolonged use of AGIFIX-LB 200 Tablet could result in overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms. If superinfections occur (usually involving Aerobacter, Pseudomonas or Candida spp), AGIFIX-LB 200 Tablet should be discontinued and/or appropriate therapy instituted.

Periodic assessment of hematopoietic function is advisable during prolonged AGIFIX-LB 200 Tablet therapy. AGIFIX is not ideally meant for pregnant lady or lactating mother; however, it could be only if strictly necessary. Nursing discontinuation temporarily must be considered whilst taking AGIFIX. Safety and efficacy of cefixime in children less than 6 months old have not been established.

AGIFIX-LB 200 Tablet must be coadministered with carbamazepine, warfarin and other anticoagulants.
         
Adverse Reactions
The most frequent adverse effect is gastrointestinal (GI) complaints, and diarrhea incidence is 16%. Other side effects include hypersensitivity reactions, liver / renal dysfunction, headaches, dizziness, seizures, hematopoietic changes, genital pruritus, vaginitis, candidiasis.
         
Drug Interaction
Elevated carbamazepine levels occur when cefixime AGIFIX-LB is coadministered. When given with warfarin / anticoagulants, the prothrombin time is elevated. Probenecid can decrease its clearance, whilst cholestyramine diminishes absorption of paracetamol when coadministered.
         
Recommended Dosage & Administration
Adults
Susceptible infections: 1 AGIFIX-LB 200 Tab or 2 AGIFIX-LB Tabs OD, or as prescribed.
         
Uncomplicated cervical / urethral gonococcal infections: 2 AGIFIX Tabs, or as prescribed.
         
Presentation
AGIFIX-LB 200: Alu Alu strips of 10s.