ALTIDOR-100

Cefixime Trihydrate 100 mg Tablets

10X10 (ALU-ALU) Rs 90

ALTODOR-100

Cefixime is an antibiotic and belongs to the third-generation cephalosporin class. It has high stability towards the beta-lactamase enzymes produced by the bacteria so, cefixime inhibits the cell wall synthesis.

  • Shigella infections
  • Chronic bronchitis
  • Bacterial sinusitis
  • Salmonella infections
  • Urinary tract infections

Mechanism of Action-

Cefixime binds with the penicillin binding protein present inside the bacteria thus inhibits the cell wall synthesis process and thus the autolytic enzymes such as autolysin mediates cell wall lysis.

Pharmacokinetics-

Absorption: It is about 40-50% absorbed orally
Protein Binding: It is 65% bound to plasma proteins
Metabolism: It is metabolized in the liver
Excretion: It is excreted via urine
  • Stomach upset
  • Diarrhoea
  • Nausea
  • Gas
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Contraindicated in people with hypersensitivity reaction.
  • Clopidogrel
  • Valproic acid
  • Ascorbic acid
  • Furosemide