Cefim 30Ml Usage And Safety
Dosage
Cefixime
Side Effects
Diarrhea (if severe diarrhea occurs, cefixime should be discontinued), changes in the color of stool, nausea, abdominal pain, dyspepsia, vomiting, Headache, dizziness, seizures , Transient rises in liver transaminases,alkaline phosphatase and jaundice , elevation of serum amylase.
Drug Interactions
Anticoagulants , Carbamazepine , probenecid.
Indication
Cefixime is indicated in the treatment of the following infections when caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms: – Uncomplicated urinary tract infections – Otitis media – Pharyngitis and tonsillitis – Acute bronchitis and acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis – Uncomplicated gonorrhea (cervical/urethral).
When not to Use
Cefixime is contraindicated in: Patients with hypersensitivity to any component of this medication. Patients with known allergy to the cephalosporin group of antibiotics.