Cefixime Side Effects – Causes and Effects

By
Frank K. Norman, Pharmacologist
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Category: Bacterial Infections

Drug Name: Cefixime

General Usage: To Treat Bacterial Infections

Brief Info about Cefixime in Drug:

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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. This is used to cure different kinds of bacterial infections.

Cefixime Side Effects Explained Better:

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.  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 When a medicine is withdrawn, this causes weakness in our body

Note: let your doctor know if you are allergic to Omnicef, Ceftin, Keflex, Cefzil, penicillin or any ingredient in the cefixime.

Have a glance at below mentioned side effects-

Frequent Cefixime Side Effects (Commonly Seen)-

Less serious side effects caused by Cefixime & Cefixime Suspension are as follows-

  • Constipation
  • Runny nose
  • Mild nausea
  • Stomach pain
  • Cough
  • Loss of appetite
  • Anxiety
  • Sore throat
  • Drowsiness
  • Increased nighttime urination
  • Headache
  • Vaginal discharge or itching

If any of these frequent side effects continue, inform your doctor or pharmacist on time.

Infrequent Cefixime Side Effects (Professional Point of View)-

Infrequent side effects caused by Cefixime & Cefixime Suspension are given below-

  • Signs of allergic reactions-
    • Hives
    • Rashes
    • Tightness in the chest
    • Itching
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Swelling of face, mouth, lips, throat or tongue
    • Unusual hoarseness
  • Decreased urination
  • Blistered, red, swollen, or peeling skin
  • Bloody stools
  • Unusual bruising or bleeding
  • Chills, fever, or a sore throat
  • Severe stomach cramping or pain
  • Seizures
  • Severe vomiting or nausea
  • Severe diarrhea
  • White spots in the mouth
  • Yellowing of the eyes or skin
  • Itching vaginal or discharge

If you observe other unwanted effects not listed above, speak to your doctor or pharmacist. Call your doctor for medical guidance about unpleasant effects.

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Cefixime Overdose Side Effects (Require Immediate Medical Attention)-

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.

Overdose symptoms are as follows-

  • Stomach pain
  • Vomiting
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea

Cefixime Drug Interaction Side Effects (Due to Reaction with Other drugs)-

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-

  • Alimta (pemetrexed)
  • Bumex (bumetanide)
  • Bumetanide
  • Coumadin (warfarin)

This is not the complete list of all drugs that may interact with Cefixime & Cefixime suspension.

Cefixime Prolonged Use Side Effects (When Used for Longer Periods)-

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.