Information

Fixim 200 is the brand name for cefixime 200mg belonging to class cephalosporin third generation. It is used to treat bacterial infection in the body.It works by fighting with the bacteria invading the body.

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Therapeutic Class

Antibacterial

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Dose and Direction of Use

• Swallow the tablet without crushing, breaking or chewing the tablet.
• Follow the dosing schedule as per the presciption.
• Do not miss the dosing time.

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Mode of Action

It binds to one of the penicillin binding proteins (PBPs) which inhibits the final transpeptidation step of the peptidoglycan synthesis in the bacterial cell wall, thus inhibiting biosynthesis and arresting cell wall assembly resulting in bacterial cell death.

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Uses

• Bacterial infections

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Contraindications

• Chronic kidney disease
• Hypersensitivity

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Precautions and Warning

• Follow the dosing schedule strictly.
• Do not skip or double take the medication.
• Complete the dose as per specification. Do not stop taking medication randomly in between the medication time.
• If any difficulties arise during medication, consult with doctor immediately.
• Do not start or stop taking medication randomly without consulting with doctor.

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