Cefixime Anhydrous
Brand names,
Cefixime Anhydrous
Analogs
Cefixime Anhydrous
Brand Names Mixture
Cefixime Anhydrous
Chemical_Formula
C16H15N5O7S2
Cefixime Anhydrous
RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/cefixime.htm
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fda sheet
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msds (material safety sheet)
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Synthesis Reference
T. Takaya et al., U.S. Pat. 4,409,214 (1981)
Cefixime Anhydrous
Molecular Weight
453.452 g/mol
Cefixime Anhydrous
Melting Point
218-225 oC
Cefixime Anhydrous
H2O Solubility
55.11 mg/L
Cefixime Anhydrous
State
Solid
Cefixime Anhydrous
LogP
-0.559
Cefixime Anhydrous
Dosage Forms
Oral suspension (100 mg/5 mL); Tablet (200 mg and 400 mg); Powder for solution; Powder for suspension
Cefixime Anhydrous
Indication
For use in the treatment of the following infections when caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms: (1) uncomplicated urinary tract infections caused by Escherichia coli and Proteus mirabilis, (2) otitis media caused by Haemophilus influenzae (beta-lactamase positive and negative strains), Moraxella catarrhalis (most of which are beta-lactamase positive), and S. pyogenes, (3) pharyngitis and tonsillitis caused by S. pyogenes, (4) acute bronchitis and acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae (beta-lactamase positive and negative strains), and (5) uncomplicated gonorrhea (cervical/urethral) caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae (penicillinase- and non-penicillinase-producing strains).
Cefixime Anhydrous
Pharmacology
Cefixime, an antibiotic, is a third-generation cephalosporin like ceftriaxone and cefotaxime. Cefixime is highly stable in the presence of beta-lactamase enzymes. As a result, many organisms resistant to penicillins and some cephalosporins due to the presence of beta-lactamases, may be susceptible to cefixime. The antibacterial effect of cefixime results from inhibition of mucopeptide synthesis in the bacterial cell wall.
Cefixime Anhydrous
Absorption
About 40%-50% absorbed orally whether administered with or without food, however, time to maximal absorption is increased approximately 0.8 hours when administered with food.
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side effects and Toxicity
Symptoms of overdose include blood in the urine, diarrhea, nausea, upper abdominal pain, and vomiting.
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Patient Information
Cefixime Anhydrous
Organisms Affected
Enteric bacteria and other eubacteria