Cefixim 400 mg (Capsule)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cefixime trihydrate
Company Ibn sina pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Cefixim 200 mg capsule Cefixim 100 mg suspension Cefixim ds 200 mg suspension Cefixim 25 mg pediatric drop

Title

  • Cefixim 400 mg Capsule

Categories

  • Antibiotic
  • Medication
  • Cephalosporin Antibiotic

Description

  • Orally active cephalosporin antibiotic
  • Bactericidal activity against a wide variety of Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms
  • Indicated for the treatment of acute infections
  • Bactericidal against a broad spectrum of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria
  • Interferes in the synthesis of bacterial cell wall
  • Not significantly modified by the presence of food
  • Treatment duration of 7-14 days
  • Adult dosage: 200-400 mg daily
  • Pediatric dosage: based on age and weight
  • Caution required in patients with known hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics
  • Storage temperature below 30°C, protected from light and moisture

Usability Features

  • Orally active
  • Bactericidal activity
  • Recommended adult dosage
  • Pediatric dosage guidelines
  • Caution for patients with known hypersensitivity
  • Storage temperature and conditions

Technical Specifications

  • Molecular Formula: C16H15N5O7S2

Precautions & Warnings

  • Caution in patients hypersensitive to other drugs
  • Partial cross-allergenicity with penicillins
  • Administration caution in patients with markedly impaired renal function
  • Alters normal flora of the colon
  • Caution in use during pregnancy and lactation

Side Effects

  • Gastrointestinal disturbances: diarrhoea, stool changes, nausea, abdominal pain
  • Central nervous system effects: headache, dizziness
  • Hypersensitivity reactions: rash, pruritis, urticaria
  • Hematological and clinical chemistry reactions: thrombocytopenia, leukopenia
  • Miscellaneous effects: genital pruritis, vaginitis

Dosage & Administration

  • Usual course of treatment: 7 days, can be extended to 14 days if required
  • Recommended adult dosage: 200-400 mg daily
  • Pediatric dosage based on age and weight

Interaction

  • Increases in prothrombin times in some patients
  • Caution required in patients receiving anticoagulant therapy

Contraindications

  • Known hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
  • Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
  • Caution in use during nursing

Overdose Effects

  • Gastric Lavage may be indicated
  • No specific antidote
  • Not removed in significant quantities by dialysis

Therapeutic Class

  • Third generation Cephalosporins

Storage Conditions

  • Temperature below 30°C, protected from light and moisture

Chemical Structure

  • Molecular Formula: C16H15N5O7S2

Commonly Asked Questions

  • Instruction for storage and disposal
  • Time to work
  • Special dietary instructions
  • Interactions with other medications
  • Usable for treating specific conditions
  • Usable for infants
  • Safety compared to penicillin
  • Symptoms for which it may not work
  • Duration of treatment for complete relief
  • Quick tips for usage

Indications

  • Treatment of upper respiratory tract infections like otitis media
  • Treatment of lower respiratory tract infections like bronchitis
  • Treatment of urinary tract infections like cystitis, cystourethritis, pyelonephritis

Mode of Action

  • Interferes in the synthesis of bacterial cell wall
  • Highly stable in the presence of Beta-lactamase enzyme
  • Kills bacteria by interfering in the synthesis of bacterial cell wall

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