FIXIM CV
Tablet
Dose Type
Cefixime 200mg + Potassium Clavulanate 125mg
Generic Name
National Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
Manufactured By
Information
FIXIM CV is the brand name of combination of Cefixime 200 mg + Potassium Clavulanate 125 mg Tablet. It is used to treat several bacterial infections by preventing the growth of bacteria and spread of infections.
Therapeutic Class
Third Generation Cephalosporin + Beta-lactamse inhibitor
Dose and Direction of Use
Swallow the tablet whole by mouth. You can take it with or without food. Don't crush, chew or break the tablet. Follow the dose and duration as prescribed by the doctor.
Mode of Action
- Cefixime binds with bacterial transpeptidase and inhibits the cross-linking of Peptidoglycan.
- This leads to bacterial cell wall synthesis inhibition however, resistant bacteria can cleave the beta-lactam ring of cefixime and make it ineffective.
- Potassium Clavulanate saves the beta-lactam ring of cefixime by allowing its own ring to be cleaved and prevents drug resistance.
- In this way FIXIM CV leads to cell wall synthesis inhibition of resistant bacterias.
Uses
- Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections (e.g. cystitis, cystourethritis, uncomplicated pyelonephritis)
- Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTIs) eg: otitis media, pharyngitis, tonsilitis
- Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Bronchitis
- Uncomplicated Gonorrhoea (cervical/urethral)
Contraindications
Don't use this medicine if you have:
- Hypersensitivity to Cephalosporin and Beta-lactamse inhibitor
Precautions and Warning
- Consult with your doctor if you are pregnant or breast feeding woman before taking this medicine to understand the risk and benefit ratio.
- Talk to your doctor about past medical history like kidney problem or liver problem before taking this medicine
- Don't double the dose for the missed one.
- Complete the prescribed dose and duration of medicine. Stopping the medication in the middle might cause the return of infections.
- Don't use this medicine for viral infections
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect.Talk to your doctor if you notice bloody stools or develop abdominal cramps.
- Take it with food and plenty of fluids to avoid an upset stomach.