Cefixime By Pals Health Care

DescriptionCefixime, a cephalosporin antibiotic, is prescribed for bacterial infections of the chest, ears, urinary tract, and throat and for uncomplicated gonorrhea. IngredientsCefixime is a semisynthetic, cephalosporin antibiotic for oral administration. Chemically, it is (6R,7R)-7-[2-(2-Amino-4-thiazolyl)glyoxylamido]-8-oxo-3-vinyl-5-thia-1-azabicyclo[4.2.0]oct-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid, 72-(Z)-[O-(carboxymethyl)oxime] trihydrate. Molecular weight =507.50 as the trihydrate. Chemical formula is C16H15N5O7S2?3H2O. Cefixime is available in scored 200 mg and 400 mg film coated tablets and in a powder for oral suspension which when reconstituted provides 100 mg/5 mL. RecommendationsCefixime is indicated in the treatment of the following infections when caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms:

Otitis Media caused by Haemophilus Influenzae (lactamase positive and negative strains, Moraxella (Branhamella) Catarrhalis (most of which are lactamase positive) and S. Pyogenes.
Pharyngitis and Tonsillitis caused by S. Pyogenes. Suprax is generally effective in the eradication of S. Pyogenes from the nasopharynx; however, data establishing the efficacy of Suprax in the subsequent prevention of rheumatic fever are not available. Penicillin is the only drug with proven efficacy in the prophylaxis of rheumatic fever.
Acute Bronchitis and Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Bronchitis caused by Streptococcus Pneumoniae and Haemophilus Influenzae (beta-lactamase positive and negative strains).
Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections caused by E. Coli and Proteus Mirabilis.
Uncomplicated Gonorrhea (cervical/urethral) caused by Neisseria Gonorrhoeae (penicillinase- and non-penicillinase producing strains).