Medicines based on Azithromycin Cefixime
Azithromycin + Cefixime Information
Azithromycin + Cefixime is a prescription medicine. Azithromycin + Cefixime also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Azithromycin + Cefixime. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Azithromycin + Cefixime are Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. While these are the most often observed Azithromycin + Cefixime side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Azithromycin + Cefixime are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Azithromycin + Cefixime's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Safe while nursing. It is important to know if Azithromycin + Cefixime has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Azithromycin + Cefixime related warnings section.
The section on Azithromycin + Cefixime contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Azithromycin + Cefixime may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Azithromycin + Cefixime is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
- Azithromycin + Cefixime Benefits & Uses
- Azithromycin + Cefixime Dosage & How to Take
- Azithromycin + Cefixime Side Effects
- Azithromycin + Cefixime Related Warnings
- Severe Interaction of Azithromycin + Cefixime with Other Drugs
- Azithromycin + Cefixime Contraindications
- Frequently asked Questions about Azithromycin + Cefixime
- Azithromycin + Cefixime Interactions with Food and Alcohol
Azithromycin + Cefixime Benefits & Uses
Azithromycin + Cefixime is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
- Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
- Typhoid Fever (Read More - Home remedies for typhoid fever)
- Ear Infection (Read More - Fast and Natural Ways to Cure Ear Infections at Home)
- COPD
- Pneumonia
- Tonsillitis
- Bronchitis (Read More - How to Treat Bronchitis at Home: Simple and Effective Remedies)
- Bacterial Infections
- Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Azithromycin + Cefixime 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 |
| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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Azithromycin + Cefixime Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Azithromycin + Cefixime is used -
Severe
- Bronchospasm
- Angioedema
- Hearing Loss
Moderate
- Gastritis (Read More - How to Cure Bloating in the Stomach: Diet Tips and Home Remedies)
- Erythema
- Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Mild
- पेट दर्द
- Rash
- Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
- पेट की गैस
- Dyspepsia
- Urticaria
- Maculopapular rash
Common
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Headache
- Injection Site Allergic Reaction
- Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
Azithromycin + Cefixime Related Warnings
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Is the use of Azithromycin + Cefixime safe for pregnant women?
Azithromycin + Cefixime is safe for pregnant women.
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Is the use of Azithromycin + Cefixime safe during breastfeeding?
Azithromycin + Cefixime does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
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What is the effect of Azithromycin + Cefixime on the Kidneys?
Azithromycin + Cefixime rarely harms the kidneys.
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What is the effect of Azithromycin + Cefixime on the Liver?
Using Azithromycin + Cefixime does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
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What is the effect of Azithromycin + Cefixime on the Heart?
Azithromycin + Cefixime is not harmful for the heart.
Severe Interaction of Azithromycin + Cefixime with Other Drugs
Azithromycin + Cefixime should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Azithromycin + Cefixime Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Azithromycin + Cefixime unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Liver Disease
- Jaundice
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Heart Disease
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Calcium Deficiency
- Potassium Deficiency
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Gastritis
- Kidney Disease
- Sexually transmitted diseases
- Phenylketonuria (PKU)
- Drug Allergy
- Drug Allergies
- Syphilis
- Liver Disease
Frequently asked Questions about Azithromycin + Cefixime
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Is this Azithromycin + Cefixime habit forming or addictive?
Azithromycin + Cefixime is not addictive in nature.
Azithromycin + Cefixime Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Azithromycin + Cefixime
It is safe to take Azithromycin + Cefixime with food.
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Interaction between Alcohol and Azithromycin + Cefixime
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Azithromycin + Cefixime with alcohol will be.
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