200mg Cefixime Dispersible Tablets

200 mg Cefixime Dispersible Tablets IP are a type of antibiotic medication used to treat a range of bacterial infections. Here’s a comprehensive overview of this medication:

Overview

• Drug Name: Cefixime
• Strength: 200 mg per tablet
• Form: Dispersible tablets (can be dissolved in water)

Class and Mechanism of Action

• Drug Class: Cephalosporin antibiotic
• Mechanism of Action: Cefixime works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis. It binds to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) in the bacterial cell wall, disrupting cell wall construction and causing bacterial cell death.

Indications

Cefixime is used to treat various bacterial infections, including:

1. Respiratory Tract Infections:

   • Examples: Acute bronchitis, pneumonia
   • Pathogens: Effective against bacteria like Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae.

2. Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs):

   • Examples: Cystitis, pyelonephritis
   • Pathogens: Effective against E. coli, Proteus mirabilis.

3. Ear Infections:

   • Examples: Acute otitis media
   • Pathogens: Effective for infections caused by bacteria like Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae.

4. Throat and Sinus Infections:

   • Examples: Pharyngitis, sinusitis
   • Pathogens: Effective against Streptococcus pyogenes and other common pathogens.

5. Gonorrhea:

   • Example: Cefixime is used to treat uncomplicated gonorrhea.