Cefixime Tablets
Utilized to target bacterial infections, indicated to support recovery from respiratory and urinary tract conditions by inhibiting bacterial cell wall formation.
Strengths: 100 · 200mg
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Medicine details
- Alternative names
Suprax
- Therapeutic class
Cephalosporin Antibiotic
- Pharmacological class
Third-Generation Cephalosporin
- Contraindications
hypersensitivity to cephalosporins
- Precautions and warnings
complete the full course of treatment
- Minor side effects
diarrhoea; nausea
- Moderate side effects
abdominal pain; headache
- Serious side effects
pseudomembranous colitis — requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
Tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Onset Time
1–2 hours
- Duration
12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
Store at room temperature, away from moisture.
- Drug interactions
Warfarin
- Age restrictions
Dosage dependent on paediatric weight.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Generally safe. Breastfeeding: Use with caution.
Patient summary
Utilized to target bacterial infections, indicated to support recovery from respiratory and urinary tract conditions by inhibiting bacterial cell wall formation.
Mechanism of action
Cefixime binds to bacterial penicillin-binding proteins, causing disruption of cell wall synthesis and subsequent bacterial death.
Cefixime Tablets
Utilized to target bacterial infections, indicated to support recovery from respiratory and urinary tract conditions by inhibiting bacterial cell wall formation.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Cefixime
- Listed indication(s): Bacterial Infection, Otitis Media, Pharyngitis
Usually available as
- 60 tablets - 100 mg948-100-mg-11911
- 60 tablets - 200 mg948-200-mg-11962