{"id":19012,"date":"2017-12-12T23:00:16","date_gmt":"2017-12-12T17:30:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/?p=19012"},"modified":"2019-07-22T15:23:24","modified_gmt":"2019-07-22T09:53:24","slug":"cefixime","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/?p=19012","title":{"rendered":"Cefixime Side Effects &#8211; Causes and Effects"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Category: <\/strong>Bacterial Infections<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Drug Name: <\/strong>Cefixime<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>General Usage: <\/strong>To Treat Bacterial Infections<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><em>Brief Info about <\/em><\/strong><strong><em>Cefixime in <\/em><\/strong><strong><em>Drug:<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Cefixime is marketed under a brand name known as <em>Suprax.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Cefixime belongs to a group of medicines known as Cephalosporin antibiotics. This drug acts by killing bacteria in our body. This is used to cure different kinds of bacterial infections.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><em>Cefixime<\/em><\/strong><strong><em> Side<\/em><\/strong><strong><em> Effects Explained Better:<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">People should be ready to tolerate side effects when they start taking a drug because almost all drugs whether they are prescribed or non prescribed kick up side effects besides its beneficial effects.\u00a0 Every medicine brings about drastic changes to our system. If dependency occurs in the course of time, our body tries to depend on these medicines to function normally. When a medicine is withdrawn, this causes weakness in our body<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Note: let your doctor know if you are allergic to <\/strong><strong>Omnicef, Ceftin, Keflex, Cefzil, penicillin or any ingredient in the cefixime.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Have a glance at below mentioned side effects-<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><em>Frequent Cefixime Side Effects (Commonly Seen)-<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Less serious side effects caused by <strong>Cefixime &amp; Cefixime Suspension<\/strong> are as follows-<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Constipation<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Runny nose<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Mild nausea<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Stomach pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Cough<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Loss of appetite<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Anxiety<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Sore throat<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Drowsiness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Increased nighttime urination<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Headache<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Vaginal discharge or itching<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">If any of these frequent side effects continue, inform your doctor or pharmacist on time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><em>Infrequent Cefixime Side Effects (Professional Point of View)-<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Infrequent side effects caused by <strong>Cefixime &amp; Cefixime Suspension<\/strong> are given below-<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><em>Signs of allergic reactions-<\/em><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Hives<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Rashes<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Tightness in the chest<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Itching<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Difficulty breathing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Swelling of face, mouth, lips, throat or tongue<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Unusual hoarseness<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Decreased urination<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Blistered, red, swollen, or peeling skin<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Bloody stools<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Unusual bruising or bleeding<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Chills, fever, or a sore throat<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Severe stomach cramping or pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Seizures<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Severe vomiting or nausea<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Severe diarrhea<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">White spots in the mouth<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Yellowing of the eyes or skin<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Itching vaginal or discharge<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">If you observe other unwanted effects not listed above, speak to your doctor or pharmacist. Call your doctor for medical guidance about unpleasant effects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><em>Cefixime<\/em><\/strong><strong><em> Overdose Side Effects (Require Immediate Medical Attention)-<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">We know excess of everything is bad. If you have gulped down more of Cefixime, you should not ignore it and seek medical assistance at the earliest.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Overdose symptoms are as follows-<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Stomach pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Vomiting<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Nausea<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Diarrhea<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><em>Cefixime<\/em><\/strong><strong><em> Drug Interaction Side Effects (Due to Reaction with Other drugs)-<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">When we take a drug we should not forget about dreadful consequences of drug interactions that may occur. So tell your medical healthcare provider about all drugs whether they are prescribed or non-prescribed to be on the safer side. Some of them are as follows-<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Alimta (pemetrexed)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Bumex (bumetanide)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Bumetanide<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Coumadin (warfarin)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">This is not the complete list of all drugs that may interact with Cefixime &amp; Cefixime suspension<em>. <\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><em>Cefixime<\/em><\/strong><strong><em> Prolonged Use Side Effects (When Used for Longer Periods)-<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Off course if a medicine is consumed more than prescribed time, it will undoubtedly cause some unwanted effects that may or may not be life threatening. Its better you take this drug for the entire length of time prescribed by your medical health care provider.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Category: Bacterial Infections Drug Name: Cefixime General Usage: To Treat Bacterial Infections Brief Info about Cefixime in Drug: Cefixime is marketed under a brand name known as Suprax. Cefixime belongs to a group of medicines known as Cephalosporin antibiotics. This drug acts by killing bacteria in our body. 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