Cefixime
Cefixime Anhydrous is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis, making it effective against gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. This medication is commonly prescribed for respiratory infections, urinary tract infections, ear infections, and sexually transmitted infections.
Cefixime Anhydrous is a broad-spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections by preventing bacterial cell wall formation.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1546021
- Generic
- Cefixime Anhydrous
- Class
- pin-variant
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Treats respiratory tract infections (pharyngitis, tonsillitis), urinary tract infections, acute otitis media, and uncomplicated gonorrhea caused by susceptible bacteria.
As a beta-lactam antibiotic, it binds to penicillin-binding proteins and inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis, leading to bacterial death.
May cause gastrointestinal side effects including diarrhea. Patients with penicillin allergies should use with caution due to potential cross-reactivity. Complete the full course as prescribed. Not effective against viral infections.
Official drug label
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