Cefixime+Potassium Clavulanate

When should one not use Cefixime+Potassium Clavulanate

• If you have an allergy to cefixime, clavulanic acid or any of the ingredient of Cefixime+Potassium Clavulanate.
• If you are allergic to the Cephalosporin class of antibiotics.

Common side effects of this drug are:

• Diarrhoea
• Frequent or loose stool
• Stomach pain
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Flatulence
• Stomach upset
• Skin rashes
• Itching
• Mouth ulcers
• Headache

Other General Warnings

• You develop any allergic reaction after taking Cefixime+Potassium Clavulanate
• You have a history of allergy to penicillins, 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.

How Does It Work?

• Cefixime controls the growth of bacteria and kills them by inhibiting the synthesis of their cell walls.
• 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 with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way Cefixime+Potassium Clavulanate works, or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
• This medicine can increase the levels of carbamazepine (a medicine used for controlling fits or nerve pain), thus monitoring is required.
• If you are taking blood thinners like warfarin, there may be an increased risk of bleeding.
• If you are taking birth control pills like oral contraceptives (O.C pills), caution is needed as this medicine interferes with their action.

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