cefcea 400mg tablet dt - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is cefcea 400mg tablet dt used for?
Abixim (Cefixime) is used to treat ANTI INFECTIVES. It contains Cefixime (400mg), which Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Cefixime
- Manufacturer: Alcea Biotech Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ cefcea 400mg tablet dt Uses & Benefits
Treatment of respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, otitis media, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, gonorrhea.
Off-label uses: Lyme disease, typhoid fever, prophylaxis of bacterial endocarditis.
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Cefixime |
| Brand Name | Abixim |
| Manufacturer | Alcea Biotech Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
| Action Class | Cephalosporins: 3 generation |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at 20-25ยฐC (68-77ยฐF); protect from light and moisture. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs), inhibiting transpeptidation and disrupting cell wall integrity.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take cefcea 400mg tablet dt
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of cefcea 400mg tablet dt
โ Common Side Effects
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Headache
- Dizziness
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Pseudomembranous colitis
- Severe hypersensitivity reactions (anaphylaxis)
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Seizures
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Hemolytic anemia
- Thrombocytopenia
- Interstitial nephritis
- Hepatitis
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Warfarin | Major | Increased INR and bleeding risk |
| Probenecid | Major | Decreased renal excretion of cefixime, increased plasma levels |
| Live typhoid vaccine | Major | Reduced vaccine efficacy |
| BCG vaccine | Moderate | Reduced vaccine efficacy |
| Cholera vaccine | Moderate | Reduced vaccine efficacy |
| Antacids | Minor | Possible decreased absorption of cefixime |
| Iron supplements | Minor | Possible decreased absorption of cefixime |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Warfarin
- Probenecid
- Live typhoid vaccine
โก Moderate Interactions
- BCG vaccine
- Cholera vaccine
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Antacids
- Iron supplements
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Food delays absorption but does not significantly reduce extent; may be taken with or without food.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
No known interaction; however, alcohol may increase risk of gastrointestinal side effects.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to cefixime or other cephalosporins; severe renal impairment (CrCl < 60 mL/min) without dose adjustment.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Renal function, signs of hypersensitivity, prothrombin time if on warfarin.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Excreted in small amounts; considered compatible with breastfeeding.
๐ Overdose Management
Supportive care; hemodialysis may enhance elimination.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; if near next dose, skip missed dose and resume regular schedule.
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.