cefscan-xl tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is cefscan-xl tablet used for?
Asert D Tablet ER (Cefixime + Dicloxacillin) is used to treat ANTI INFECTIVES. It contains Cefixime (200mg) + Dicloxacillin (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 + Dicloxacillin
- Manufacturer: Medishri Healthcare
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ cefscan-xl tablet Uses & Benefits
Treatment of respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, and other infections caused by susceptible organisms.
Off-label uses: Not commonly used off-label.
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Cefixime + Dicloxacillin |
| Brand Name | Asert D Tablet ER |
| Manufacturer | Medishri Healthcare |
| 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 (PBPs); Dicloxacillin inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis and is resistant to penicillinase.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take cefscan-xl tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of cefscan-xl tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Headache
- Rash
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Anaphylaxis
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Clostridioides difficile diarrhea
- Seizures
- Acute interstitial nephritis
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Hemolytic anemia
- Agranulocytosis
- Thrombocytopenia
- Pseudomembranous colitis
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 penicillins |
| Oral contraceptives | Moderate | Reduced contraceptive efficacy |
| Live typhoid vaccine | Moderate | Reduced vaccine efficacy |
| BCG vaccine | Moderate | Reduced vaccine efficacy |
| Antacids | Minor | Decreased absorption of cefixime |
| Iron supplements | Minor | Decreased absorption of cefixime |
| Zinc supplements | Minor | Decreased 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
- Zinc supplements
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Food may delay absorption; take on empty stomach for best effect.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Avoid alcohol; may increase risk of disulfiram-like reaction.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins, penicillins, or any component; history of anaphylactic reaction to beta-lactams.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Renal function, hepatic function, CBC, signs of hypersensitivity.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Excreted in breast milk in low amounts; use with caution.
๐ Overdose Management
Supportive care; hemodialysis may help remove dicloxacillin.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; if near next dose, skip missed dose. Do not double dose.