Salts
Uses
Mechanism of Action
Dosage
Side Effects
Warnings/Precautions
Gonorrhea Tonsillitis Pharyngitis
Mechanism of Action
Itacts by inhibiting bacterial cell wall (outer coating of bacteria) synthesis and killing the bacteria, thereby reducing the infection
Dosage
Susceptible infections- The recommended dose is 200-400 mg/day Uncomplicated gonorrhoea- The recommended dose is 400 mg as a single dose
Side Effects
Headache Abdominal and stomach pain Nausea Allergic skin rash Breathing difficulties, Wheezing Vomiting anddiarrhea) Dyspepsia Itching Vaginal infection
Warnings/Precautions
Caution should be exercised in patients with history of diarrhea, stomach or bowel problems (eg, inflammation), bleeding or blood clotting problems, kidney or liver problems, poor nutrition, any allergy, who are taking other medications, children, during pregnancy and breast feeding It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication Avoid alcohol consumption Avoid changing dose forms (eg, tablets, suspension) without your doctor’s advice Take full course of treatment
Question and Answers
Question:
Can I take Cefixime with other medicines ?
Answer:
Sometimes drugs are not safe when you take them with certain other drugs and food.Taking them together can cause bad side effects. Be sure to talk to your doctor about all the drugs you take
Substitutes
- VALUECEF 100MG TABLET
50.00
PANACEA BIOTEC - CEFOCEF O 100MG TABLET
61.57
CENTAUR PHARMACEUTICALS - VERIXIME 100MG SUSPENSION
48.00
KARNATAKA ANTIBIOTICS PHARMACEUTICALS KAPL - DELBI DT 100MG TABLET
54.56
VERITAZ HEALTHCARE - CFX 100MG TABLET
63.00
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