Description
Description
SPECIFICATION
100Mg/5Ml
Generics
Cefixime Trihydrate
About
Like other cephalosporins, cefixime exhibits its bactericidal action by binding to specific penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) located inside the bacterial cell wall, causing the inhibition of the third and last stage of bacterial cell wall synthesis.
Indication
Cefixime is indicated in the treatment of the following infections when caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms: - Uncomplicated urinary tract infections - Otitis media - Pharyngitis and tonsillitis - Acute bronchitis and acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis - Uncomplicated gonorrhea (cervical/urethral).
Dosage
UP TO 5 YEAR ONE TEASPOON DAILY.
Side Effects
Diarrhea (if severe diarrhea occurs, cefixime should be discontinued), changes in the color of stool, nausea, abdominal pain, dyspepsia, vomiting, Headache, dizziness, seizures , Transient rises in liver transaminases,alkaline phosphatase and jaundice , elevation of serum amylase.
Drug Interactions
Anticoagulants , Carbamazepine , probenecid.
When not to Use
Cefixime is contraindicated in: Patients with hypersensitivity to any component of this medication. Patients with known allergy to the cephalosporin group of antibiotics.
Precaution
Cephalosporins should be given with caution to penicillinsensitive patients, as there is some evidence of partial cross-allergenicity between the penicillins and cephalosporins.