Antimicrobials
Cefixime

Cefixime

Medium
Moderate (40 to 70%)
$2.72/day

Dosing

General Information

Treatment/prophylaxis of gonococcal infections in select populations.

  • Allergy/rash
  • Positive Coombs test
  • Cytopenias
  • Gastrointestinal intolerance
  • Elevated liver enzymes
  • Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea
  • Tablets may be crushed and administered via NG tube
  • Limited availability of commercially produced suspension

Open Benefit

Antimicrobial class: 3rd Generation Cephalosporin

Pregnancy category: B

Average serum half life: 3 hours