Cefixime trihydrate - Cephalosporins- @ Third generation- (FDC-List) (Mar 1993)
Drug Name:Cefixime trihydrate - Cephalosporins- @ Third generation- (FDC-List) (Mar 1993)
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Adverse Reaction
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Interaction with Food
Pregnancy and lactation
Drug Interaction:
Drugs covered:
1st generation 2nd generation 3rd generation .
Cephalexin Cefaclor Cefixime Cefadroxil Cefamandole Cefoperazone Cephadrine Cefotoxitin Cefotaxime Cephalothin Cefuroxime Ceftizoxime Cephapirin Cefonicid Ceftriaxone Cefazolin Cefmetazole Ceftazidime Cefotetan Ceftibuten Cefprozil Cefepime Cefpodoxime Loracarbef
Refer Cephalosporins
Uncomplicated urinary tract infections caused by E.Coli and P.Mirabilis, otitis media, pharyngitis, acute bronchitis, in complicated gonorrhoea.
Indication:
Uncomplicated urinary tract infections caused by E.Coli and P.Mirabilis, otitis media, pharyngitis, acute bronchitis, in complicated gonorrhoea.
Drugs covered:
1st generation 2nd generation 3rd generation .
Cephalexin Cefaclor Cefixime Cefadroxil Cefamandole Cefoperazone Cephadrine Cefotoxitin Cefotaxime Cephalothin Cefuroxime Ceftizoxime Cephapirin Cefonicid Ceftriaxone Cefazolin Cefmetazole Ceftazidime Cefotetan Ceftibuten Cefprozil Cefepime Cefpodoxime Loracarbef
Refer Cephalosporins
A 3rd generation drug
Approved by (DCI) Drug Controller GENERAL - India For Marketing (Ref- IDMA Publication)
Adverse Reaction:
Hypersensitivity, pseudomembranous colitis.
Darrhoea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain,
Headache, dizziness, genital pruritus, vaginitis,
Mild and reversible leukopenia
Thrombocytopenia and eosinophillia.
Mild elevations of serum amylase.
Contra-Indications:
Hypersensitivity to cephalosporin,pseudomembranous colitis.
Special precautions:
History of allergy to penicillins, pregnancy and lactation.
Severe renal failure,gastrointestinal disease, especially colitis.
Dosages/ Overdosage Etc:
Indications:
Uncomplicated urinary tract infections caused by E.Coli and P.Mirabilis, otitis media, pharyngitis, acute bronchitis, in complicated gonorrhoea.
Dosage:
Adults- 400mg/day as a single dose or as 200mg, 2 times a day.
Children less than 12 years - 8mg/kg/day suspension as a single dose or 4mg/kg/day every 12 hours..
A 3rd generation drug
Other Information:
Patient Information:
Refer cephalosporins
Pharmacology/ Pharmacokinetics:
Refer cephalosporins
Interaction with Food:
May be taken with meals to reduce GI discomfort
Pregnancy and lactation:
Refer cephalosporins
