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Avixime Benefits & Uses

Avixime is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Ear Infection
Tonsillitis
Bronchitis
Gonorrhea
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)

Other Benefits

Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
Throat Infection
Sore Throat (Read More - Home remedies for sore throat)
Pneumonia
Kidney Infection
Skin Infections
Typhoid Fever (Read More - Home remedies for typhoid fever)
Neutropenia
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Peritonitis

Avixime Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Ear Infection (Otitis Media) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Ear Infection (Otitis Media) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Ear Infection (Otitis Media) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Ear Infection (Otitis Media) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 8 mg/kg Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Ear Infection (Otitis Media) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 8 mg/kg Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Avixime Related Warnings

Is the use of Avixime safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Avixime without worrying about any side effects.

Safe
Is the use of Avixime safe during breastfeeding?

Avixime does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Avixime on the Kidneys?

Avixime has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Avixime on the Liver?

Avixime is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Avixime on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Avixime for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Avixime with Other Drugs

Avixime should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Cholera Vaccine

Moderate

Avixime Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Avixime unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Kidney Disease
Sexually transmitted diseases
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Drug Allergy
Drug Allergies
Syphilis
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Avixime

Is this Avixime habit forming or addictive?

Avixime is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Avixime as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Avixime only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Avixime is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Avixime Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Avixime

Taking Avixime with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Avixime

Information about the interaction of Avixime and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Avixime

Question over 5 years ago

How does Avixime works?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Avixime works by inhibiting the growth of bacterial cell wall which is essential for the growth of bacteria. Hence, in this way, it prevents us from bacterial infection.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Avixime cause stomach upset?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset if taken on an empty stomach. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing severe stomach upset after taking this medicine.

Question about 5 years ago

Is Avixime safe to use?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, Avixime is safe to use, if taken prescribed quantity for the prescribed duration as directed by a doctor. However, few known side effects are observed such as stomach upset, nausea. vomiting, and bleeding. If you are experiencing any of the above-mentioned side effects inform your doctor immediately.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Avixime with doxycyclin?

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

Avixime and doxycyclin can be taken together, as there are no reported harmful interactions between them. However, it doesn't mean that no interactions exist between them. Please take if prescribed by a doctor.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Avixime?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Avixime is a brand name for cefixime. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, gonorrhea, respiratory, ear, throat, and urinary tract infection.