It is bacteriocidal antibiotic and is stable to hydrolysis by many betalactamase. It is active against betalactamase producing bacteria but not effective against pseudomonas, proteus & enterococci. The rate of absorption may be decreased in presence of food.
Indication:c
It is available in the from of tablet such as;
Cefixime tablet 200mg
Dose:
Adult: 200mg-400mg daily as a single dose or in two divided doses orally.
Child: Under 50kg body weight: 8mg/kg of body weight daily
Note: Does should be reduced in patient with moderate to severe renal impairment (kidney disease).
Drug interaction:
Indication:c
- Otitis media
- Gonorrhoea
- Phaeyngitis
- Lower respiratory tract infection
- Uncomplicated gonorrhoea
It is available in the from of tablet such as;
Cefixime tablet 200mg
Dose:
Adult: 200mg-400mg daily as a single dose or in two divided doses orally.
Child: Under 50kg body weight: 8mg/kg of body weight daily
Note: Does should be reduced in patient with moderate to severe renal impairment (kidney disease).
Drug interaction:
- It may increases prothrombin time if given with anticoagulants
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