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SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Cefixon IV/IM does not cause any harmful side effects.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cefixon IV/IM is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.
CAUTION
Cefixon IV/IM should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
UNSAFE
Cefixon IV/IM may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cefixon IV/IM is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Cefixon IV/IM is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
CAUTION
Cefixon IV/IM should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Cefixon IV/IM may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Dose adjustment of Cefixon IV/IM is not recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
Medicine Overview of Cefixon IV/IM 250mg/vial Injection
Introduction
Cefixon IV/IM is an antibiotic belonging to the cephalosporin group, which is used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the brain (e.g., meningitis), lungs (e.g., pneumonia), ear, urinary tract, skin & soft tissues, bones & joints, blood and heart. Cefixon IV/IM is also used to prevent infections during surgery. It fights the infection by killing the bacteria. This helps to improve your symptoms and cure the underlying infection. It is given as a drip (intravenous infusion) or as an injection directly into a vein or a muscle under the supervision of a healthcare...
... Show moreUses of Cefixon IV/IM
- Bacterial infections
Side effects of Cefixon IV/IM
Common
- Abnormal liver function tests
- Diarrhea
- Rash
How to use Cefixon IV/IM
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Cefixon IV/IM works
Cefixon IV/IM is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.
What if you forget to take Cefixon IV/IM?
If you miss a dose of Cefixon IV/IM, please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
- Your doctor has prescribed Cefixon IV/IM 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 Cefixon IV/IM 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 stools.
Brief Description
Indication
Pneumonia, Meningitis, Acute otitis media, Lyme disease, Typhoid fever, Otitis media, Pelvic inflammatory disease, Septicemia, Skin and Skin-Structure Infections, Gonorrhea, Respiratory tract infections, Urinary tract infections, Bone and Joint Infections, Chlamydia infection, Surgical Prophylaxis
Administration
IV/IM Administration
IV: Infuse intermittently over 30 minutes
IM: Inject deep into large muscle mass
Adult Dose
Susceptible infections IV/IM 1-2 g/day, up to 4 g/day for severe infections. Intra-abdominal Infections Complicated, mild-to-moderate, community acquired: 1-2 g/day IV in single daily dose or divided q12hr for 4-7 days, in combination with metronidazole Meningitis 2 g IV q12hr for 7-14 days Acute Uncomplicated Pyelonephritis 1-2 g IV qDay Typhoid fever 2 g IV once daily for 14 days. Surgical Prophylaxis Prophylaxis of surgical infection 1 g IV 0.5-2 hours before procedure Uncomplicated Gonococcal Infections Uncomplicated gonococcal infection of pharynx, cervix, urethra, or rectum: ceftriaxone 250 mg IM once plus azithromycin 1 g PO once (preferred) or alternatively, doxycycline...
... Show moreChild Dose
Children: IV, IM: 50–75 mg/kg/day, max 2 g/day q24h
50 mg/kg, max 1 g, 1–3 doses IM for AOM q24h
100 mg/kg/day for meningitis, max 4 g/day q12h
Renal Dose
Renal impairment:
CrCl (ml/min)
<10 Max: 2 g daily.
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins; hyperbilirubinaemic neonates. Do not use calcium or calcium-containing solutions or products with or within 48 hr of ceftriaxone administration due to risk of calcium-ceftriaxone precipitate formation.
Mode of Action
Ceftriaxone binds to one or more of the penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) which inhibits the final transpeptidation step of peptidoglycan synthesis in bacterial cell wall, thus inhibiting biosynthesis and arresting cell wall assembly resulting in bacterial cell death.
Precaution
History of penicillin allergy; severe renal impairment; pregnancy and lactation; superinfection.
Lactation: Drug enters breast milk in low concentrations; use with caution
Side Effect
>10%
Induration after IM injection (5-17%)
1-10%
Eosinophilia (6%),Thrombocytosis (5%),Diarrhea (3%),Elevated hepatic transaminases (3%),Leukopenia (2%),Rash (2%),Increased blood urea nitrogen (BUN) (1%),Induration at IV site (1%),Pain (1%)
<1%
Agranulocytosis,Anaphylaxis,Anemia,Basophilia,Bronchospasm,Candidiasis,Chills,Diaphoresis,Dizziness,Dysgeusia,Flushing,Gallstones,Glycosuria,Headache,Hematuria,Hemolytic anemia,Increased alkaline phosphatase or bilirubin,Increased creatinine,Jaundice,Leukocytosis,Lymphocytosis,Lymphopenia,Monocytosis,Nausea,Neutropenia,Phlebitis,Prolonged or decreased prothrombin time (PT),Pruritus,Renal stones,Serum sickness,Thrombocytopenia,Urinary casts,Vaginitis,Vomiting
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy category: B
Lactation: Drug enters breast milk in low concentrations; use with caution
Interaction
May increase nephrotoxicity of aminoglycosides. May diminish therapeutic effect of BCG, typhoid vaccine, Na picosulfate. May increase anticoagulant effect of vit K antagonists (e.g. warfarin). May increase serum level w/ probenecid.
Potentially Fatal: Admin w/ Ca-containing IV soln may cause precipitation of a crystalline material in the lungs and kidneys.
