cefo lx 200mg/500mg tablet
What is cefo lx 200mg/500mg tablet used for?
Bioxim XL 200mg/500mg Tablet (Cefixime + Cloxacillin) is used to treat ANTI INFECTIVES. It contains Cefixime (200mg) + Cloxacillin (500mg), which Cefixime inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Cefixime + Cloxacillin
- Manufacturer: Medley Pharmaceuticals
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: B
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ cefo lx 200mg/500mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, bone and joint infections
Off-label uses: Prophylaxis in surgery, Lyme disease
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Cefixime + Cloxacillin |
| Brand Name | Bioxim XL 200mg/500mg Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Medley Pharmaceuticals |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
| Action Class | Cephalosporin + Penicillinase-resistant penicillin |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC), protect from moisture and light |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Cefixime inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins; Cloxacillin inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis and is resistant to beta-lactamases
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take cefo lx 200mg/500mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of cefo lx 200mg/500mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Rash
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Pseudomembranous colitis
- Anaphylaxis
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Seizures
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Hemolytic anemia
- Interstitial nephritis
- Hepatitis
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Warfarin | Major | Increased bleeding risk |
| Methotrexate | Major | Increased methotrexate toxicity |
| Probenecid | Major | Decreased renal excretion of cephalosporins |
| Oral contraceptives | Moderate | Reduced contraceptive efficacy |
| Live typhoid vaccine | Moderate | Reduced vaccine efficacy |
| BCG vaccine | Moderate | Reduced vaccine efficacy |
| Antacids | Minor | Reduced absorption of cefixime |
| Iron supplements | Minor | Reduced absorption of cefixime |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Warfarin
- Methotrexate
- Probenecid
โก Moderate Interactions
- Oral contraceptives
- Live typhoid vaccine
- BCG vaccine
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Antacids
- Iron supplements
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Food may delay absorption; take on empty stomach
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Avoid alcohol; may cause disulfiram-like reaction
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins or penicillins, history of anaphylaxis
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Renal function, hepatic function, CBC, signs of superinfection
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Excreted in breast milk; use with caution
๐ Overdose Management
Supportive care; hemodialysis may be considered
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; if near next dose, skip missed dose