ALTIDOR D/S


Each 5 ml Contains:
Cefixime Trihydrate USP 50 mg

30 ml Rs 43

ALTIDOR D/S

Cefixime trihydrate belongs to the third-generation class. Cefixime is used mainly for bacterial infections. Some penicillin and cephalosporins develop resistance against bacteria because of presence of beta-lactamase enzyme so cefixime is effective against this enzyme.

  • Bacterial sinusitis
  • Gonorrhoea
  • Salmonella infections
  • Community acquired pneumonia
  • Chronic bronchitis

Mechanism of action-

Cefixime binds to penicillin binding protein present in the cell wall and prevents cell wall synthesis by inhibiting the crosslinking of proteins i.e. NAM and NAG.

Pharmacokinetics-

Absorption- It is absorbed orally
Protein Binding- It is 65% bound to plasma proteins
Metabolism- It is metabolized in the liver
Excretion- It is excreted via urine
  • Nausea
  • Gas
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Diarrhea
  • Stomach upset
  • Contraindicated in people with known hypersensitivity
  • Amoxicillin
  • Acetaminophen
  • Clavulanate
  • Aspirin
  • Ibuprofen

Precaution-

Stop using it if causes severe diarrhoea