Manufacturer:
Wockhardt Ltd
Composition:
Cefixime
Prescription:
Not Required
At whatever point you take in excess of one medicine, or mix it with specific foods or beverages, you're in danger of a drug interaction.
Interaction with Disease
Colitis Moderate
Abstain from taking this medicine on the off chance that it prompts extreme looseness of the bowels, stomach agony or blood in stools. Educate the specialist in the event that you have any gastrointestinal sicknesses. Drink sufficient measure of water to counteract parchedness.
Seizure issue Moderate
Use with alert in the event that you have any seizure issue or a family ancestry of seizures. Cease if seizure is because of Fixime 100 MG Tablet. Begin with suitable Anticonvulsant medicine in the event that it is clinically demonstrated.
Interaction with Alcohol
Liquor
Interaction with liquor is obscure. It is prudent to counsel your specialist before utilization.
Interaction with Lab Test
Lab
Data not accessible.
Interaction with Food
Sustenance
Data not accessible.
Interaction with Medicine
Cholera Vaccine Major
Maintain a strategic distance from cholera antibody if the patient has taken Fixime 100 MG Tablet inside 14 days before immunization. Use of different anti-microbials and immunizations ought to be accounted for to the specialist.
Ethinyl Estradiol Moderate
The coveted impact of prophylactic pills won't be accomplished if these medicines are taken together. Fitting portion alterations or substitution of the medicine ought to be made under the specialist's supervision.
Amikacin Moderate
You may encounter queasiness or heaving, expanded or diminished pee, sudden weight gain, and liquid maintenance if these medicines are taken together. This interaction will probably happen in the event that you have a kidney infection. Customary kidney work tests are to be performed and proper portion modifications or substitution of the medicine ought to be made under the specialist's supervision.
Cyclosporine Moderate
You may encounter regurgitating, loose bowels, discombobulation and cerebral pain if these medicines are utilized together. Customary kidney work tests are to be performed and proper portion modifications or substitution of the medicine ought to be made under the specialist's supervision.
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Are there any missed dose instructions?
The missed dose should be taken as soon possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it's already time for your next scheduled dose.
Are there any overdose instructions?
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of overdose.
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Secef 100 MG Tablet
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Mahacef 100 MG Tablet
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How long is the duration of effect?
It is excreted in urine and feces and the effect lasts for a duration of up to 20 to 36 hours.
What is the onset of action?
The peak effect of this medicine can be observed within 2 to 3 hours of administration via intramuscular injection.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
Limited data is available on the use of Fixime 100 MG Tablet in pregnant women. Use only if clearly needed when benefits overweigh the risk.
Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendency has been reported.
Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
This medicine can be taken by women who are breastfeeding. Small amounts of the Fixime 100 MG Tablet is excreted through human breast milk. Monitoring of undesired effects like diarrhea and thrush is necessary.
In addition to its intended effect, Fixime 100 MG Tablet may cause some unwanted effects too. In such cases, you must seek medical attention immediately. This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. Please inform your doctor if you experience any adverse reaction to the medication.
Black or tarry stools Major Common
Chest pain Major Common
Fever Major Common
Difficulty or painful urination Major Common
Sore throat Major Common
Diarrhea Major Less Common
Abdominal pain Major Rare
Dizziness Major Rare
Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet Major Rare
Acid or sour stomach Major Rare
Change in taste Minor Rare
Excessive air or gas in stomach Minor Rare
Allergy
Avoid if the patient has a known allergy to Fixime 100 MG Tablet or any other Beta-lactam antibiotics like penicillins and cephalosporins.
Lidocaine
Fixime 100 MG Tablet is contraindicated if Lidocaine is used as a solvent for intravenous injection. Lidocaine can be used as a slovent for Intramuscular injection excluding contraindications.
Calcium-containing products
Fixime 100 MG Tablet is contraindicated in neonates who are on calcium-containing intravenous solutions or infusions such as parenteral nutrition because of the risk of precipitation of Fixime 100 MG Tablet and calcium.
Bacterial Meningitis
Fixime 100 MG Tablet is used in the treatment of meningitis, which is an inflammation of the protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord, caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae and Neisseria meningitidis.
Bacterial Septicemia
Fixime 100 MG Tablet is used in the treatment of septicemia which is an infection of the blood caused by Staphylococci and Streptococcus pyogenes.
Gonococcal Infection
Fixime 100 MG Tablet is used in the treatment of gonococcal infection which is a sexually transmitted bacterial infection caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
Urinary Tract Infection
Fixime 100 MG Tablet is used in the treatment of infections of the urinary tract caused by E.coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterococci and Klebsiella pneumoniae.
Pneumonia
Fixime 100 MG Tablet is used in the treatment of community-acquired pneumonia which is a common type of lung infection caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, and Haemophilus influenzae.
Bone and joint infections
Fixime 100 MG Tablet is used in the treatment of bone and joint infections like septic arthritis and osteomyelitis caused by Staphylococci and Streptococci species.
Skin and structure Infection
Fixime 100 MG Tablet is used in the treatment of Skin and structure infection like cellulitis, wound infection and cutaneous abscess caused by Streptococcus pyogenes and Staphylococcus aureus.
Fixime 100 MG Tablet is utilized to treat diseases caused by microorganisms. It fills in as an anti-infection by halting the development of microbes and furthermore murdering it. It is utilized to regard contaminations, for example, bronchitis ( contamination of the air cylinders to the lungs), gonorrhea ( an explicitly transmitted sickness) and diseases of ear, throat, tonsils and so forth. Fixime 100 MG Tablet just treats bacterial contaminations and doesnt work for viral diseases like influenza. This medicine comes as chewable tablets and containers.
Fixime 100 MG Tablet is utilized to treat diseases caused by microorganisms. It functions as an anti-toxin by halting the development of microorganisms and furthermore executing it. It is utilized to regard contaminations, for example, bronchitis ( contamination of the air cylinders to the lungs), gonorrhea ( an explicitly transmitted illness) and diseases of ear, throat, tonsils and so forth. Fixime 100 MG Tablet doesnt work for viral contaminations like influenza.
This prescription comes as chewable tablets and cases. It is generally taken at interims of 12 or 24 hours. It ought to be required at a similar investment consistently. In the event that you miss a portion, its better to avoid that portion if its as of now past the point of no return. Overdosing can cause destructive effects in your body.
It is critical to check every one of the fixings previously the prescription. It can enable you to abstain from having hypersensitive responses later on the off chance that you are oversensitive to any of the fixings. Tell you specialist about any recommended drugs or dietary enhancements that may take. Likewise, on the off chance that you have any history of liver infection or kidney problems, it is best to get an endorsement from the specialist in regards to the security of this drug. This prescription can be hurtful to pregnant ladies. Thus in the event that you are pregnant or intending to get pregnant soon, dont take this drug.
Fixime 100 MG Tablet can cause certain side effects as well. Some normal side effects are: the runs, stomach torment, gas, indigestion, queasiness and retching. These side effects for the most part leave individually. Be that as it may, if these side effects are extreme, you should take therapeutic help. Be that as it may, some side effects can be not kidding and calls for quick therapeutic consideration. These are : stomach spasms, rash, tingling, hives, trouble in breathing, wheezing, swelling of face ,tongue throat and so forth.
Fixime 100 MG Tablet ought to be put away in a firmly shut compartment. Store it at room temperature and far from abundance warm. Keep them out of the compass of kids.
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