CEFIXIME 100mg. IP

A broad range of antibiotics helps in fighting various types of bacteria. (N J Leggett, 1990) Has an extended spectrum of antibacterial activity inhibiting beta-lactamase-producing respiratory pathogens. (H C Neu, 1993) The drug of choice for the treatment of respiratory tract infections. Inhibits the majority of pathogens, 90%, of Streptococcus pneumoniae, Streptococcus pyogenes, Branhamella catarrhalis, Haemophilus influenzae, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Proteus mirabilis. (Neu, 1987) Effective treatment for pneumonia and acute bacterial exacerbations of bronchitis. (H C Neu, 1993) Better at both eradicating and preventing recurrences of group A streptococcus bacteria compared with penicillin V. (Ben JK Tan, 1995) Offers the additional benefit of covering beta-lactamase-producing strains of bacteria that are resistant to many penicillins. (D R Edelstein, 1993) A useful therapeutic option for the treatment of urinary tract infection with a success rate comparable to that of trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole. (Ben JK Tan, 1995) Exhibits good activity against most pathogens causing urinary tract infections. (Modai, 1989) A suitable alternative to cefaclor or amoxicillin in acute otitis media, acute upper and lower respiratory tract infections. (R N Brogden, 1989)