Antibiotic, Cephalosporin (Third Generation). This drug exerts its actions by binding to specific penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) located inside the bacterial cell wall, and thus causing the inhibition of the third and last stage of bacterial cell wall synthesis.
Due to inhibition of the final transpeptidation step of peptidoglycan synthesis in bacterial cell walls, cell wall biosynthesis is also inhibited. Eventually bacterial cell lysis occurs due to ongoing activity of cell wall autolytic enzymes (autolysins and murein hydrolases). With this mechanism of action this drug fights against various bacterial infections.
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Manufactured By |
Scilife Pharma (Pvt) Ltd |
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Product Form |
Suspension |
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Flavor |
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Generic ingredient |
Cephalosporin Antibiotic |
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Active Ingredient |
Cefixime |
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Age |
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Recommended Dosage |
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Prescription |
Required |
- Cefixime is contraindicated in: Patients with hypersensitivity to any component of this medication. Patients with known allergy to the cephalosporin group of antibiotics.
- Cephalosporins should be given with caution to penicillin sensitive patients, as there is some evidence of partial cross-allergenicity between the penicillins and cephalosporins.
- Cefixime should be administered with caution in patients with markedly impaired renal function.
- Treatment with broad spectrum antibiotics alters the normal flora of the colon and may permit overgrowth of clostridia.
- Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.
- 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
- Jaundice
What scifix capsule is used for?
It is majorly used for treating the ailments that are caused due to the bacterial infections.
Can a child take cefixime?
Children 6 months to 12 years of age—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor.