Cefexta may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cefexta is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cefexta is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Avoid prolonged use of Cefexta, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
UNSAFE
Cefexta may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CAUTION
Cefexta should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cefexta may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cefexta is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Cefexta may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Cefexta 125mg/5ml Powder for Suspension
Introduction
Cefexta is an antibiotic medicine used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It is effective in infections of the respiratory tract (eg. pneumonia), urinary tract, ear, nasal sinus, throat, and some sexually transmitted diseases.
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Uses of Cefexta
Bacterial infections
Side effects of Cefexta
Common
Rash
Allergic reaction
Nausea
Diarrhea
How to use Cefexta
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not chew, crush or break it. Cefexta may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Cefexta works
Cefexta is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.
What if you forget to take Cefexta?
If you miss a dose of Cefexta, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
Your doctor has prescribed Cefexta to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection harder to tr ... Show more
Discontinue Cefexta and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in brea ... Show more
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find bloo ... Show more
Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Cefexta as it may cause increased side effects.
Brief Description
Indication
Community-acquired pneumonia, Susceptible infections, Sinusitis, Otitis media, Sore throat, Soft tissue infections, Respiratory tract infections, Acut ... Show more
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Community-Acquired Pneumonia, Skin/Skin Structure Infections
300 mg PO q12hr for 10 days
Respiratory Tract Infections, Acute Maxillary Sinusitis
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Child Dose
<6 months: Safety and efficacy not established
6 months-12 years: 7 mg/kg PO q12hr for 5-10 days or 14 mg/kg PO q24hr for 10 days
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Renal Dose
Renal impairment:
CrCl (ml/min)
<30 300 mg once daily.
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity.
Mode of Action
Cefdinir binds to one or more of the penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) which inhibits the final transpeptidation step of peptidoglycan synthesis in b ... Show more
Precaution
Penicillin-sensitive patients; superinfection; seizure; pseudomembranous colitis; pregnancy, lactation; renal or hepatic insufficiency.
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Side Effect
>10%
Diarrhea (8-15%)
1-10%
Vaginal moniliasis (<4%),Nausea (3%),Rash (3%),Headache (2%),Increased urine leukocytes (2%),Increased urine protein ... Show more
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy category: B
Lactation: Unknown whether drug is excreted in milk
Interaction
Concomitant admin w/ antacids or Fe supplements reduce the rate and extent of absorption. Admin w/ Fe supplements may cause reddish stools. Decreased ... Show more
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