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Cefixime

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Overview

What is Cefixime?

Cefixime is a semisynthetic, cephalosporin antibacterial for oral administration. Chemically, it is ()-7-[2-(2-Amino-4-thiazolyl)glyoxylamido]-8-oxo-3-vinyl-5-thia-1-azabicyclo [4.2.0] oct-2-­ene-2-carboxylic acid, 7-()-[-(carboxy methyl) oxime] trihydrate.

Molecular weight = 507.50 as the trihydrate. Chemical Formula is CHNOS.3HO.   The structural formula for cefixime is:



What does Cefixime look like?



What are the available doses of Cefixime?

What should I talk to my health care provider before I take Cefixime?

How should I use Cefixime?

Cefixime for oral suspension is indicated in the treatment of adults and pediatric patients six months of age or older with uncomplicated urinary tract infections caused by susceptible isolates of and .

Streptococcus pyogenes


What interacts with Cefixime?

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What are the warnings of Cefixime?

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What are the precautions of Cefixime?

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What are the side effects of Cefixime?

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What should I look out for while using Cefixime?

Cefixime for oral suspension is contraindicated in patients with known allergy to cefixime or other cephalosporins.


What might happen if I take too much Cefixime?


How should I store and handle Cefixime?