Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Island Health

Cefixime

C. diff Risk

Medium

Oral Bioavailability

NA

Approximate Cost

Spectrum Of Activity

General Spectrum of Activity

Spectrum Of Activity

Dosing

Adult

400 mg PO daily

Gonococcal Infection
800 mg PO x 1 dose (+ azithromycin OR doxycycline)

Renal

General Information

Common Usage

Common Usage

Susceptible gram negative infections when oral step down therapy preferred