Cefexta125mg/5ml
Powder For Suspension
Unimed Unihealth Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE Cefexta may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol. |
| Pregnancy | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Cefexta is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Cefexta is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not ha... View More |
| Driving | UNSAFE Cefexta may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. |
| Kidney | CAUTION Cefexta should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cefexta may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Cefexta is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Cefexta may not be needed in the... View More |
Introduction
Cefexta is an antibiotic medicine used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It is effective in infections of the respiratory tract (eg. pneumonia... View More
Uses of Cefexta
- Bacterial infections
Side effects of Cefexta
- Rash
- Allergic reaction
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
How to use Cefexta
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not chew, crush or break it. Cefexta may be taken with or without food, but it... View More
How Cefexta works
Cefexta is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them t... View More
What if you forget to take Cefexta?
If you miss a dose of Cefexta, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your r... View More
- Your doctor has prescribed Cefexta to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection harder to treat.
- Discontinue Cefexta and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your st... View More
- Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
- Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Cefexta as it may cause increased side effects.
Indication
Community-acquired pneumonia, Susceptible infections, Sinusitis, Otitis media, Sore throat, Soft tissue infections, Respiratory tract infections, Acute ... View More
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Community-Acquired Pneumonia, Skin/Skin Structure Infections 300 mg PO q12hr for 10 days Respiratory Tract Infections, Acute Maxillary Sinusitis 30... View More
Child Dose
<6 months: Safety and efficacy not established 6 months-12 years: 7 mg/kg PO q12hr for 5-10 days or 14 mg/kg PO q24hr for 10 days >12 years or >43... View More
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: CrCl (ml/min) <30 300 mg once daily.
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity.
Mode of Action
Cefdinir binds to one or more of the penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) which inhibits the final transpeptidation step of peptidoglycan synthesis in bac... View More
Precaution
Penicillin-sensitive patients; superinfection; seizure; pseudomembranous colitis; pregnancy, lactation; renal or hepatic insufficiency. Lactation: Un... View More
Side Effect
>10% Diarrhea (8-15%) 1-10% Vaginal moniliasis (<4%),Nausea (3%),Rash (3%),Headache (2%),Increased urine leukocytes (2%),Increased urine protein (1... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy category: B Lactation: Unknown whether drug is excreted in milk
Interaction
Concomitant admin w/ antacids or Fe supplements reduce the rate and extent of absorption. Admin w/ Fe supplements may cause reddish stools. Decreased re... View More
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