Uses of Cefixime & Clavulanic acid
CEFIXIME:
Cefixime inhibits bacterial cell wall.
Effective & well tolerated in the treatment of bacterial sinusitis in adults
Cefixime is a third generation Cephalosporin, bactericidal in action.
Hence causing bacterial cell death.
CLAVULANIC ACID
• Clavulanic acid is a naturally derived beta lactamase inhibitor produced by Streptomyces clavuligerus.
It has poor intrinsic antimicrobial activity, but it is an irreversible binder of B-lactamases produced by a wide range of gram positive and gram negative microorganism.
Highlight :
- otitis media
- Pharyngitis & tonsillitis
- acute bronchitis, mdr typhoid
