Description
- Active Ingredients:
- Cefixime Trihydrate IP 200 mg: A third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic.
- Potassium Clavulanate IP 125 mg: A beta-lactamase inhibitor that enhances the efficacy of cefixime.
- Indications:
- Respiratory tract infections (e.g., bronchitis, pneumonia)
- Urinary tract infections (e.g., cystitis, pyelonephritis)
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Otitis media (middle ear infections)
- Pharyngitis and tonsillitis
- Gonorrhea (uncomplicated)
- Mechanism of Action:
- Cefixime: Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis, leading to cell lysis and death.
- Potassium Clavulanate: Inhibits beta-lactamase enzymes produced by resistant bacteria, preventing the degradation of cefixime.
- Benefits:
- Broad-spectrum antibiotic coverage effective against beta-lactamase-producing bacteria.
- Enhanced efficacy in treating resistant bacterial infections.
- Provides rapid relief from infection symptoms.
- Precautions: Not recommended for individuals with a known hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics or beta-lactamase inhibitors. Use with caution in patients with a history of gastrointestinal diseases, particularly colitis, and those with renal impairment.
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