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Cefix

Cefix

cefixime

Manufacturer:

Hanmi

Distributor:

AA Medical
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Cefixime
Indications/Uses
Bronchiolitis, bronchiectasis, chronic secondary resp infection, pneumonia, nephropyelitis, cystitis, gonorrheal urethritis, cholecystitis, cholangitis, scarlatina, otitis media, sinusitis.
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Dosage/Direction for Use
Adult & childn >30 kg 50-100 mg bd. May be increased to 200 mg bd for severe or insufficient effect.
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Administration
May be taken with or without food: May be taken w/ food or milk to reduce GI discomfort.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins. History of shock.
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Special Precautions
Hypersensitivity to cephem antibiotics & penicillins. Severe renal disorder. Poor systemic condition. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn. Elderly.
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Adverse Reactions
Anaphylactoid symptoms; hypersensitivity reactions; eosinophilia, thrombocytopenia; SGOT, SGPT, AL-P elevations; nausea, vomiting, loose stool, diarrhea, ache, dizziness.
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Storage
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Description
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Action
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MIMS Class
Cephalosporins
ATC Classification
J01DD08 - cefixime ; Belongs to the class of third-generation cephalosporins. Used in the systemic treatment of infections.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Cefix cap 100 mg
Packing/Price
5 × 10's
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