Drug: Cefixime

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A cephalosporin antibiotic, Cefixime works by killing bacteria that is sensitive in nature. It is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is able to neutralize many different types of bacteria, for example, streptococcus pyogenes – also known as the cause of strep throat.

This FDA approved drug is prescribed for a variety of illnesses. Some of these are infections of the middle ear, tonsillitis, laryngitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary tract infections and even sexually transmitted diseases such as gonorrhoea.

Dosage

The dosage of this drug – regardless of whether its prescribed by a doctor of picked up at a pharmacy – depends on the age of the individual and the condition that they are currently experiencing. The adult dosage for urinary tract infections is either 400mg once a day or 200mg twice a day.

Patients from 6months and above – but who still fall into the category of a paediatric patient – are recommended a dose of 8mg per kg per day or 4mg per kg, twice a day.

Precautionary Measures

Before going to your doctor to request Cefixime or going to a pharmacy to buy the drug at a relatively cheap rate, it is important to find out as much as you can about it online through reputable sources such as medical journals.

Due to the fact that certain medical conditions are prone to react negatively to this drug, individuals with the following circumstances or ailments should inform the relevant healthcare professionals immediately. Individuals who are pregnant, planning to or are nursing, if dietary or herbal supplements are being consumed, if allergies to foods or medications – penicillin in particular – are present, if stomach or intestinal inflammations and problem exist and finally, if there is a history of kidney disease or active kidney dialysis taking place.

In other cases, the side effects of certain medications are significantly more likely to appear if anticoagulants such as warfarin are being taken. The effectiveness of vaccinations such as BCG or live typhoid might be sharply reduced if Cefixime is introduced into the system.

If you are suffering from a condition or taking a medication that is not listed here, it is just as important to bring it up to your doctor. Not doing so may result in a medical emergency.

Side Effects

Individuals who do not exhibit any of the aforementioned ailments will generally respond well to Cefixime. Even the cheap drugstore option is well-tolerated by most individuals. Even if side effects such as diarrhoea, nausea, abdominal pain, itching, headaches, dizziness or even vomiting do occur, most of them will be transient and will dissipate and eventually disappear in a day or two.

Storing

Keep Cefixime at room temperature, preferably under 25 degrees Celsius or less and have it stored away from direct light, moisture or heat. Storing it in the bathroom is not recommended by a multitude of online sources, doctors, and pharmacy based healthcare professionals. It is also imperative that the drug be kept out of reach of children and pets.
Like most other antibiotics, it is important to finish the cycle of drugs and to refrain from sharing it with an individual who is exhibiting the same symptoms.

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