CB-Get
Therapeutic Segment: Antibiotics
Generic Name: Cefixime
Indication:
For the treatment of the following infections when caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms
- uncomplicated urinary tract infections caused by Escherichia coli and Proteus mirabilis,
- otitis media caused by Haemophilus influenzae (beta-lactamase positive and negative strains), Moraxella catarrhalis (most of which are beta-lactamase positive), and S. pyogenes,
- pharyngitis and tonsillitis caused by S. pyogenes,
- acute bronchitis and acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae.
- uncomplicated gonorrhea (cervical/urethral) caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae (penicillinase- and non-penicillinase-producing strains).
- Cefixime is used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria such as bronchitis (infection of the airway tubes leading to the lungs); gonorrhea (a sexually transmitted disease); and infections of the ears, throat, tonsils, and urinary tract. Cefixime is in a class of medications called cephalosporin antibiotics
Available as:
Capsules
- 400MG
Suspensions
- 100MG/5ML
- 200MG/5ML
- 30ML (100mg/5ml)
