Cefixime+Clavulanic Acid
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Molecule Summary
| Uses | Bacterial infection |
| Therapy | Antibiotic |
| Side Effects | Diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, flatulence, skin rashes |
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Molecule Description
Cefixime+Clavulanic Acid is an antibiotic medicine. It is used to treat severe infections of the urinary tract, lungs, throat, tonsils, and skin caused by various organisms. It works by inhibiting the formation of cell walls and killing the various susceptible bacterial organisms.
Cefixime+Clavulanic Acid contains a combination of cefixime and clavulanic acid as its active ingredients. Take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. Take Cefixime+Clavulanic Acid with meals to avoid stomach upset. Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly, as it may lead to treatment failure.
Common side effects of this medicine are diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, and gas. If you experience persistent side effects or your condition worsens, contact your doctor immediately.
Cefixime is a cephalosporin antibiotic and clavulanic acid is a beta-lactamase inhibitor.
Uses
Cefixime+Clavulanic Acid is used to treat severe infections of the urinary tract, lungs, throat and tonsil, skin or infections like typhoid fever or gonorrhoea.
Contraindications
When should one not use Cefixime+Clavulanic Acid
- If you are allergic to cefixime, clavulanic acid or any of the ingredients of this medicine.
- If you are allergic to the cephalosporin class of antibiotics.
Side effects
Common side effects of this drug are:
- Diarrhoea
- Frequent or loose stool
- Stomach pain
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Flatulence
- Skin rashes
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You have a history of allergy to penicillins or cephalosporins.
- You have a history of infection and swelling in the colon (colitis).
- You have a history of haemolytic anaemia (decreased red blood cells).
- You have a blood clotting problem or you are taking any anticoagulant medicine.
- You experience persistent diarrhoea.
- You are suffering from kidney problems as Cefixime may worsen the condition.
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
- Cefixime controls the growth of bacteria and kills them by inhibiting the synthesis of the bacterial cell wall.
- However, the bacteria can make an enzyme (beta-lactamases) that can destroy cefixime.
- Clavulanic acid inactivates this enzyme. This helps Cefixime to function optimally.
Interactions
Interactions with food items
Cefixime+Clavulanic Acid can be taken with or without food. However, taking it with food may help reduce the risk of gastrointestinal upset, such as nausea and diarrhoea, which are common side effects of antibiotics.
Dosage
Overdose
If you think you have taken too much of Cefixime+Clavulanic Acid, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.
Missed a Dose
- It is advised not to miss any dose of antibiotics as it can fail therapy. If you have missed any dose of Cefixime+Clavulanic Acid, take it as soon as you remember.
- If it's time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule.
- Do not take a double dose of this medicine to compensate for the missed one.
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