Cefspan Capsules Specification

Name: Cefspan Capsules 400Mg (1 Bottle = 5 Capsules)
Brand: My Store
Price: 666.0 PKR
Availability: InStock

Requires Prescription (YES/NO)

Yes

Generics

Cefixime

Used For

Bacterial Infection

How it works

Like other cephalosporins, cefixime exhibits its bactericidal action by binding to specific penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) located inside the bacterial cell wall, causing the inhibition of the third and last stage of bacterial cell wall synthesis.

Cefspan Capsules Usage And Safety

Dosage

Cefixime

Side Effects

Diarrhea (if severe diarrhea occurs, cefixime should be discontinued), changes in the color of stool, nausea, abdominal pain, dyspepsia, vomiting, Headache, dizziness, seizures , Transient rises in liver transaminases,alkaline phosphatase and jaundice , elevation of serum amylase.

Drug Interactions

Anticoagulants , Carbamazepine , probenecid.

Indication

Cefixime is indicated in the treatment of the following infections when caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms: - Uncomplicated urinary tract infections - Otitis media - Pharyngitis and tonsillitis - Acute bronchitis and acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis - Uncomplicated gonorrhea (cervical/urethral).

When not to Use

Cefixime is contraindicated in: Patients with hypersensitivity to any component of this medication. Patients with known allergy to the cephalosporin group of antibiotics.

Cefspan Capsules Precautions

Precaution

Cephalosporins should be given with caution to penicillinsensitive patients, as there is some evidence of partial cross-allergenicity between the penicillins and cephalosporins.

Cefspan Capsules Warnings

Warning 1

Cefixime should be administered with caution in patients with markedly impaired renal function.

Warning 2

Treatment with broad spectrum antibiotics alters the normal flora of the colon and may permit overgrowth of clostridia.

Warning 3

Broad-spectrum antibiotics such as cefixime should be prescribed with caution in individuals with a history of gastrointestinal disease, particularly colitis.

Cefspan Capsules 400Mg (1 Bottle = 5 Capsules)