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cefixime
cefiximeGeneric Name: cefixime (sef IX eem)Brand Names: SupraxWhat is cefixime?Cefixime is in a group of drugs called cephalosporin (SEF a low spor in) antibiotics. It works by fighting bacteria in your body.Cefixime is used to treat many different types of infections caused by bacteria.Cefixime may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.What is the m...- Cefixime
CefiximeBrand names: SupraxWhy is Cefixime prescribed?Suprax, a cephalosporin antibiotic, is prescribed for bacterial infections of the chest, ears, urinary tract, and throat and for uncomplicated gonorrhea.Most important fact about CefiximeIf you are allergic to either penicillin or cephalosporin antibiotics in any form, consult your doctor before taking Suprax. An all...
- cefixime
cefixime (Oral route)sef-IX-eemCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.SupraxAvailable Dosage Forms:TabletPowder for SuspensionTherapeutic Class: AntibioticPharmacologic Class: 3rd Generation CephalosporinUses For cefiximeCefixime is used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body. It belongs to the class of medicines known as cephalosporin antib...
- Cefixime Suspension
Cefixime SuspensionGeneric Name: Cefixime (sef-IX-eem)Brand Name: SupraxCefixime Suspension is used for:Treating infections caused by certain bacteria.Cefixime Suspension is a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by killing sensitive bacteria.Do NOT use Cefixime Suspension if:you are allergic to any ingredient in Cefixime Suspension or to other cephalosporins (eg, cephalexin)...
- Cefixime
Cefixime Generic Name: Cefixime (sef-IX-eem)Brand Name: SupraxCefixime is used for:Treating infections caused by certain bacteria.Cefixime is a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by killing sensitive bacteria.Do NOT use Cefixime if:you are allergic to any ingredient in Cefixime or to other cephalosporins (eg, cephalexin)you will be having a live typhoid vaccineCon...
- Cefixime
CefiximePronunciation: (sef-IX-eem)Class: Antibiotic, CephalosporinTrade Names:Suprax- Oral suspension 100 mg per 5 mL- Oral suspension 200 mg per 5 mLPharmacologyInhibits mucopeptide synthesis in bacterial cell wall.PharmacokineticsAbsorptionAbout 40% to 50% is absorbed. C max following 200 and 400 mg doses of oral suspension are 3 and 4.6 mcg/mL, respectively. T max occ...
- Cefizox
CefizoxGeneric Name: ceftizoxime (sef ti ZOX eem)Brand Names: CefizoxWhat is ceftizoxime injection?Ceftizoxime is in a group of drugs called cephalosporin (SEF a low spor in) antibiotics. It works by fighting bacteria in your body.Ceftizoxime injection is used to treat many kinds of bacterial infections, including severe or life-threatening forms.Ceftizoxime may also be used for pu...
- Cefizox
Cefizox Generic Name: Ceftizoxime (SEFF-tih-ZOX-eem)Brand Name: CefizoxCefizox is used for:Treating serious infections caused by certain bacteria.Cefizox is a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by interfering with the formation of the bacteria's cell wall so that the wall ruptures, resulting in the death of the bacteria.Do NOT use Cefizox if:you are allergic to any ingre...
- Cefotan
CefotanGeneric Name: cefotetan (Injection route)sef-oh-TEE-tanCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.CefotanAvailable Dosage Forms:Powder for SolutionTherapeutic Class: AntibioticPharmacologic Class: 2nd Generation CephalosporinUses For CefotanCefotetan injection is used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body. This medicine is also given b...
- Cefotan
Cefotan Generic Name: Cefotetan (SEF-oh-TEE-tan)Brand Name: CefotanCefotan is used for:Treating bacterial infections or preventing bacterial infections after certain surgeries.Cefotan is a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by killing sensitive bacteria.Do NOT use Cefotan if:you are allergic to any ingredient in Cefotan or any other cephalosporin antibiotic (eg, cephale...
- cefotaxime
cefotaximeGeneric Name: cefotaxime (SEF oh TAX eem)Brand Names: ClaforanWhat is cefotaxime injection?Cefotaxime is in a group of drugs called cephalosporin (SEF a low spor in) antibiotics. It works by fighting bacteria in your body.Cefotaxime injection is used to treat many kinds of bacterial infections, including severe or life-threatening forms. Cefotaxime is also used to prevent i...
- cefotaxime Injection
cefotaxime (Injection route)sef-oh-TAX-eemCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.ClaforanAvailable Dosage Forms:Powder for SolutionTherapeutic Class: AntibioticPharmacologic Class: 3rd Generation CephalosporinUses For cefotaximeCefotaxime injection is used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body. cefotaxime is also given before, during, and aft...
- Cefotaxime
Cefotaxime Generic Name: Cefotaxime (SEF-oh-TAX-eem)Brand Name: ClaforanCefotaxime is used for:Treating bacterial infections or preventing bacterial infections before, during, or after certain surgeries.Cefotaxime is a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by weakening and rupturing the cell wall, killing the bacteria.Do NOT use Cefotaxime if:you are allergic to any ingredi...
- Cefotaxime Sodium
Cefotaxime SodiumPronunciation: (seff-oh-TAX-eem SO-dee-uhm)Class: CephalosporinTrade Names:Claforan- Powder for injection 500 mg- Powder for injection 1 g- Powder for injection 2 g- Powder for injection 10 g- Injection 1 g- Injection 2 gPharmacologyInhibits mucopeptide synthesis in bacterial cell wall.PharmacokineticsAbsorptionIMC max is 11.7 mcg/mL (500...
- cefotetan Injection
cefotetan (Injection route)sef-oh-TEE-tanCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.CefotanAvailable Dosage Forms:Powder for SolutionTherapeutic Class: AntibioticPharmacologic Class: 2nd Generation CephalosporinUses For cefotetanCefotetan injection is used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body. cefotetan is also given before certain types of surg...
