Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 Precautions for NITAXIM-O DT-TAB and its Constituents
- 5 Symptoms of Overdosage
- 6 Common Side-Effects
- 7 Serious Side-Effects
- 8 Rare Side-Effects
- 9 Disease Interactions
- 10 Technical Classification
- 11 Available Alternatives for NITAXIM-O DT-TAB
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Overview
NITAXIM-O DT-TAB is a Schedule H1 antibiotic.NITAXIM-O DT-TAB is composed of: CEFIXIME TRIHYDRATE (100 MG)
Cefixime is a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by fighting bacteria in your body.Cefixime is used to treat many different types of infections caused by bacteria.It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering which is needed for them to survive.It is also used to prevent infections after surgery.
Usage
CEFIXIME TRIHYDRATE is generally used to treat: Bacterial Infection, Gonorrhea, Tonsillitis, Pharyngitis, Ear Infection, Middle Ear, Bone Infection, PneumoniaFrequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 6month
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe
Precautions for NITAXIM-O DT-TAB and its Constituents
- You should not take this medicine if you are allergic to cefixime.
- The chewable tablet form may contain phenylalanine. Talk to your doctor before using this form of cefixime if you have phenylketonuria.
- The cefixime suspension contains sucrose. Talk to your doctor before using this form of cefixime if you have diabetes.
- Follow all directions on your prescription label.
- Do not take cefixime in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
- The cefixime chewable tablet must be chewed before you swallow it.
- Shake the oral suspension well just before you measure a dose. Measure liquid medicine with the dosing syringe provided, or with a special dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.
- Cefixime will not treat a viral infection such as the common cold or flu.
- Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
- Antibiotic medicines can cause diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you have diarrhea that is watery or bloody, call your doctor.
- Do not use anti-diarrhea medicine unless your doctor tells you to.
- It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.
- Avoid changing dose forms (eg, tablets, suspension) without your doctor’s advice.
- If you’re on blood thinners, Cefixime can interact with your medications and increase your bleeding tendencies.
- Cefixime may cause live bacterial vaccines (such as typhoid vaccine) to not work as well. Do not have any immunizations/vaccinations while using this medication.
Symptoms of Overdosage
CEFIXIME TRIHYDRATE over-dosage can result in: Vomit, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)Common Side-Effects
CEFIXIME TRIHYDRATE : Diarrhoea, Indigestion, Heartburn, Skin Rash, Hives, Abdomen Pain, Nausea, Vomit, Vagina Discharge Or Mucus, Agitation, Black (tar) Colored Stools, Gums Bleeding, Chills, Cough, Confusion, Dizziness, Fever, Fatigue (tiredness), Head Headache, Restless Or Irritability, Joint Pain, Pale Skin, Abdomen Bloating Or Fullness, Belching, Increased Passing Gas, Redness, Abdomen Discomfort, Genitals Itching, White SpotsSerious Side-Effects
CEFIXIME TRIHYDRATE : Acute Kidney Failure, Vaginal Candidiasis, Seizure, Depression, Chest Pain, Chest Discomfort, Gums Bleeding, Blood Or Red Colored Urine, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Difficulty Swallowing, Decreased Urination, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Body Discomfort, Body Discoloration, Loss Of Appetite, Lower Back Pain, Pain With Urination, Throat Soreness, Eyes Eye Irritation, Eyes Swelling, Weight Gain, Face Swelling, Ankles Swelling, Right Side Upper Abdomen Pain, Bad Breath, Eyes Yellow EyesRare Side-Effects
CEFIXIME TRIHYDRATE : Clostridium Difficile Infection, Abdomen Stomach Cramps, Bloody Or Red Colored Stools, Abdomen PainDisease Interactions
CEFIXIME TRIHYDRATE can interfere with: Colitis, Acute Renal Failure, Acute Liver Failure, Diabetes Mellitus, SeizureTechnical Classification
CEFIXIME TRIHYDRATE is categorized as: THIRD GENERATION CEPHALOSPORINS / CEPHALOSPORINS / ANTI-INFECTIVESAvailable Alternatives for NITAXIM-O DT-TAB
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
NITAXIM-O DT-TAB | INR 99.9 for 10 TABLETS | CEFIXIME TRIHYDRATE 100 MG |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
CASTROV-O TAB | INR 180 for 10 TABLETS | OFLOXACIN 200 MG, CEFIXIME TRIHYDRATE 200 MG |
CEFIXIME TRIHYDRATE | CEFIXIME TRIHYDRATE | |
NITAXIM-O FC-TAB | INR 90 for 10 TABLETS | CEFIXIME TRIHYDRATE 200 MG |