Cefspan

Cefspan

cefixime

Manufacturer:

Astellas Pharma

Distributor:

Cosma Medical
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Cefixime
Indications/Uses
Bronchitis, infected bronchiectasis, secondary infections of chronic resp tract diseases, pneumonia, otitis media, acute exacerbation in COPD, sinusitis, gonococcal urethritis, cystitis, pyelonephritis, typhoid.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Cap Adult & childn  weighing ≥30 kg 100 mg bid. Severe intractable infection 200 mg bid. Duration of treatment: Bronchitis, infected bronchiectasis, secondary infections of chronic resp tract disease, acute exacerbation in COPD, pyelonephritis 7-14 days. Pneumonia, sinusitis 10-14 days. Cystitis 5-7 days. Gonococcal urethritis, otitis media 7-10 days. Typhoid 14 days. Susp 1.5-3 mg/kg bid. Severe or intractable infections 6 mg/kg bid.
Administration
May be taken with or without food: Best taken w/ meals to minimise GI discomfort.
Contraindications
Special Precautions
Hypersensitivity to penicillins. History of allergy eg, bronchial asthma, rash, urticarial. Serious renal function disorder. Vit K deficiency may develop in patients w/ poor oral nutrition, receiving parenteral nutrition, elderly or in a debilitated state. False +ve results may occur in Benedict's & Fehling's soln, & clinitest. +ve direct Coomb's test may occur. Pregnancy & lactation. Premature & newborn infants.
Adverse Reactions
Shock, hypersensitivity, granulocytopenia or eosinophila, increase in GOT & GPT or alkaline phosphatase; abdominal pain or frequent diarrhea, vomiting, stomach discomfort, heartburn or anorexia, nausea.
Drug Interactions
Concomitant use w/ warfarin may inhibit vit K production.
MIMS Class
Cephalosporins
ATC Classification
J01DD08 - cefixime ; Belongs to the class of third-generation cephalosporins. Used in the systemic treatment of infections.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Cefspan cap 100 mg
Packing/Price
10 × 10's
Form
Cefspan powd for susp 100 mg/5 mL
Packing/Price
30 mL x 1's
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