cefizan oz tablet
What is cefizan oz tablet used for?
Aelxim-OZ 200mg/500mg Tablet (Cefixime + Ornidazole) is used to treat ANTI INFECTIVES. It contains Cefixime (200mg) + Ornidazole (500mg), which Cefixime inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis; Ornidazole disrupts DNA structu. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Cefixime + Ornidazole
- Manufacturer: Zaneka Healthcare Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ cefizan oz tablet Uses & Benefits
Diarrhea, dysentery, typhoid, intra-abdominal infections, pelvic infections.
Off-label uses: Chronic prostatitis, Bacterial vaginosis
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Cefixime + Ornidazole |
| Brand Name | Aelxim-OZ 200mg/500mg Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Zaneka Healthcare Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
| Action Class | Antibiotic + Antiprotozoal |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC), protect from light and moisture. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Cefixime inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis; Ornidazole disrupts DNA structure in anaerobic organisms.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take cefizan oz tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of cefizan oz tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Headache
- Metallic taste
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Pseudomembranous colitis
- Seizures
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Hepatitis
- Interstitial nephritis
- Hemolytic anemia
- Anaphylaxis
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Warfarin | Major | Increased INR and bleeding risk |
| Alcohol | Major | Disulfiram-like reaction |
| Disulfiram | Major | Psychotic reactions |
| Oral contraceptives | Moderate | Reduced contraceptive efficacy |
| Probenecid | Moderate | Increased cefixime levels |
| Antacids | Moderate | Reduced cefixime absorption |
| Iron supplements | Minor | Reduced absorption |
| Zinc | Minor | Reduced absorption |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Warfarin
- Alcohol
- Disulfiram
โก Moderate Interactions
- Oral contraceptives
- Probenecid
- Antacids
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Iron supplements
- Zinc
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Avoid alcohol; food may delay absorption.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Disulfiram-like reaction (nausea, vomiting, headache).
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins or nitroimidazoles; pregnancy (first trimester); lactation; blood dyscrasias; organic neurological disorders.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Renal function, liver function, CBC, signs of superinfection.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Cefixime: Excreted in milk, use caution; Ornidazole: Excreted, avoid.
๐ Overdose Management
Supportive care; gastric lavage; monitor renal function.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; skip if near next dose; do not double.
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
โญ User Reviews
Found this to be a helpful product. Good results.
Found this to be a helpful product. Good results.
This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.
Helpful and effective medicine as per my experience. Always consult a doctor.
Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.