Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Eastern Health

Cefixime

C. diff Risk

Medium

Oral Bioavailability

Moderate (40 to 70%)

Approximate Cost

$2.72/day

Spectrum Of Activity

General Spectrum of Activity

Spectrum Of Activity

General Spectrum of Activity

Antibiogram Data

Dosing

Renal

Adult

General Information

Common Usage

Common Usage

Treatment/prophylaxis of gonococcal infections in select populations.

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Adverse Effects

Adverse Effects

  • Allergy/rash

  • Positive Coombs test

  • Cytopenias

  • Gastrointestinal intolerance

  • Elevated liver enzymes

  • Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea

Coverage

NLPDP Status

Open Benefit

Additional Information

Additional Information

Eastern Health Prescribing Restrictions
None

Tablets may be crushed and administered via NG tube

Limited availability of commercially produced suspension

Pharmacology

Pharmacology

Antimicrobial class: 3rd Generation Cephalosporin

Pregnancy category: B

Average serum half life: 3 hours