What are the most common side effects of CEFIXIME?

Reported side effects vary by individual. The side-effects section on this page lists the events most frequently reported to FDA FAERS for CEFIXIME. FAERS is voluntary reporting, so it reflects what was reported, not absolute incidence.

Is CEFIXIME the same as Cefixime?

Cefixime is a brand name for CEFIXIME. They share the same active ingredient and FDA-approved indications. Biosimilars and authorised generics may differ in inactive ingredients such as buffers or preservatives.

CEFIXIME

Q: What is CEFIXIME used for?

CEFIXIME (brand name Cefixime) is a Other indicated for Moraxella catarrhalis, and Streptococcus pyogenes. (Efficacy for Streptococcus pyogenes in this organ system was studied in fewer than 10 infections.) Note: For patients with otitis media caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, however.

Q: How does CEFIXIME work?

CEFIXIME works through the following mechanism: 12.1 Mechanism of Action Cefixime is a semisynthetic cephalosporin antibacterial drug [see Microbiology (12.4) ]..

Other

Brand names: Cefixime

Oral

Mechanism of Action

12.1 Mechanism of Action Cefixime is a semisynthetic cephalosporin antibacterial drug [see Microbiology (12.4) ].

Indications

Moraxella catarrhalis

and Streptococcus pyogenes. (Efficacy for Streptococcus pyogenes in this organ system was studied in fewer than 10 infections.) Note: For patients with otitis media caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae

however

they should be considered in selecting or modifying antimicrobial therapy. In the absence of such data

local epidemiology and susceptibility patterns may contribute to the empiric selection of therapy.

FDA Warnings

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Hypersensitivity reactions including shock and fatalities have been reported with cefixime
1 Hypersensitivity Reactions Anaphylactic/anaphylactoid reactions (including shock and fatalities) have been reported with the use of cefixime
2 Clostridium difficile -Associated Diarrhea Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea (CDAD) has been reported with use of nearly all antibacterial agents, including cefixime, and may range in severity from mild diarrhea to fatal colitis
Those at risk include patients with renal or hepatic impairment, or poor nutritional state, as well as patients receiving a protracted course of antimicrobial therapy, and patients previously stabilized on anticoagulant therapy

Known Side Effects

12 documented side effects by frequency

Drug Not Working

>10%

Fever

1-10%

Nausea

1-10%

Diarrhea

1-10%

Fatigue

1-10%

Shortness of Breath

1-10%

General Unwellness

1-10%

Headache

1-10%

Vomiting

1-10%

Abdominal Pain

1-10%

Condition Worsened

1-10%

Weakness

0.1-1%

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Primary sources

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DailyMed FDA label search → CEFIXIME openFDA label JSON → CEFIXIME FAERS adverse-event reports → CEFIXIME ClinicalTrials.gov → completed Phase 2+ trials of CEFIXIME

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Formulations

Dosage Forms

Tablet

Route

Oral