Cefixime Granules
Ingredients
The main ingredient of this product is cefixime
Molecular formula:
C16H15N5O7S2·3H2O
Molecular weight: 507.50
character
The content of this product is white or light yellow powder.
indication
It is effective for the following infections caused by cefixime sensitive bacteria in Streptococcus (except Enterococcus), pneumococcus, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, hantavirus catarrhalis, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella, Serratia, Proteus and influenza. Bronchitis, bronchiectasis (infection), secondary infection of chronic respiratory infection, pneumonia, pyelonephritis, cystitis, gonococcal urethritis; cholecystitis, cholangitis, scarlet fever; otitis media, paranasal sinusitis.
Usage and dosage
The typical dose of Bioxime p for adults is 400 mg daily or 200 mg every 12 hours. The usual dose for children is 400 mg daily if weighing more than 50 kg (or 12 years and older). Children less than 12 years old and more than 6 months old are to be given 8 mg per kg of body weight of this medicine daily. Bioxime p is commonly used at the same time every day.
Side-effects
The following side-effects may commonly occur when using Bioxime p Granules. If any of these side-effects worsen or last for a long time, you should consult with your doctor:
- diarrhea
- flatulence
- gas
- indigestion
- nausea
- stomach pain
- vomiting
The following side-effects may commonly occur in children when using Bioxime p Granules. Discuss with your doctor if any of these side-effects last for a long time or are severe:
Rarely, the use ofBioxime p Granulesmay cause the following side-effects:
- an increase in the number of disease fighting white blood cells (eosinophilia)
- blistering of the skin
- decrease in the number of granulocytes, a type of white blood cells
- dizziness
- facial swelling
- fever
- headache
- increase in platelet count
- increase in prothrombin time
- increase in the level of lactate dehydrogenase enzyme (LDH)
- increase in the level of liver enzymes
- inflammation in the kidney
- itching of the skin
- joint pain
- liver disease
- serious skin disorders
- skin rashes
- swelling of the lips, throat or tongue
- temporarily increased level of waste products in the blood such as creatinine and blood urea nitrogen
- vaginal itching
- yeast infection
The following severe side-effects may also occur when using Bioxime p Granules:
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Disorder of the skin or mucous membrane called as Stevens-Johnson syndrome
Symptoms: bleeding or blistering of the skin, flu-like symptoms fever
If this happens, contact your doctor right away.
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Inflammation of the colon (pseudomembranous colitis)
Symptoms: severe watery diarrhea, feeling weak fever
If this happens, contact your doctor right away and stop using this medicine.
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Inflammation of the vagina, called as vaginitis
Symptoms: itching in the vaginal area
If this happens, contact your doctor right away.
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An abnormal low level of a type of white blood cell (neutropenia)
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A deficiency of platelets, red blood cells and white blood cells called as pancytopenia
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Brain disease called as encephalopathy
Symptoms: convulsions, confusion lack of consciousness
If this happens, contact your doctor right away.
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Severe skin reaction
Symptoms: fever, chill, muscle pain severe blistering rash on the skin
If this happens, contact your doctor right away.
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Jaundice
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Inflammation of the liver, called as hepatitis
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Anemia due to an abnormal breakdown of the red blood cells (hemolytic anemia)
Symptoms: nosebleeds, shortness of breath, bleeding gums, chills, pale skin tiredness
If this happens, contact your doctor right away.
matters needing attention
Liver Dysfunction and Poor Nutritional State
Patients with abnormal liver functioning and poor nutritional state are at increased risk when using this medicine. Such patients may have an increased risk of fall in prothrombin time. Monitor prothrombin time carefully and take vitamin K as indicated by your doctor.
Strongly Suspected Bacterial Infection
Patients with strongly suspected bacterial infection are at increased risk when using Bioxime p. This medicine does not work against this type of infection.
Bioxime p Use with Other Antimicrobial Agents
Patients using Bioxime p and other antimicrobial agents are at increased risk using this medicine. Such patients are at increased risk of developing diarrhea. If the patient suffers from diarrhea, treatment including fluid/electrolytes, protein supplementation, antibiotics, and a surgical evaluation should be given to the patient.
Poor Functioning of Kidneys
Patients suffering from kidney related health issues are at increased risk when using this medicine. A fall in prothrombin activity may occur in these patients. This may indicate that your blood clots faster than normal and possibly cause serious health issues. Monitor prothrombin time carefully and your doctor may prescribe you to take vitamin K.
Prolonged Treatment with Antimicrobial Therapy
Patients with antimicrobial therapy are at increased risk when using this medicine. A fall in prothrombin activity may occur in these patients. Monitor prothrombin time carefully and take vitamin K as indicated by your doctor. A fall in prothrombin time indicates that your blood clots faster than normal and possibly cause serious health issues.
Severe Skin-Related Side-Effects
Patients with severe skin related side-effects are at increased risk with this medicine. These patients may see an increase in white blood cell counts in the body. Use of the medicine should be discontinued in such a case.
Prior Use of Bioxime p
Patients who are using this medicine again are at an increased risk with this medicine. These patients may have an increased risk of anemia.
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