Medicine : Jifon Cv Tab(6)

Name:Jifon Cv Tab(6)
Type:Tablet
Manufacturer:D R Johns Lab Pharma Pvt Ltd
Generic Use:Cefixime , Potassium Clavulanate
Composition:Cefixime(200mg) , Potassium Clavulanate(125Mg)
Substitutes:cefmentin (200mg) , clavicef (325mg) , cefight cv(325tab) , cefexy cv , zoxigard c(325mg) , jifon cv tab(6) , cefmentin (200mg) , clavicef (325mg) , cefight cv(325tab) , cefexy cv , zoxigard c(325mg) , jifon cv tab(6)


Generic ( Cefixime )


Typical use Of Cefixime :Cefixime Is Used In The Treatment Of Infections Of Ear, Nose, Sinuses, Throat, Chest, Lungs And Urinary System.
Mechanism of action of Cefixime :Cefixime Kills Bacteria By Binding To Specific Proteins And Preventing The Formation Of The Walls That Surround Them. The Walls Are Necessary To Protect Bacteria From Their Environment And To Keep The Contents Of The Bacterial Cell Together. 
Drug Interaction of Cefixime :Cefixime May Increase The Bleeding Tendency With Blood Thinning Drugs Such As Warfarin. Probenecid May Decrease The Removal Of Cefixime By The Kidneys. Always Consult Your Physician For The Change Of Dose Regimen Or An Alternative Drug Of Choice That May Strictly Be Required.
Side effects of Cefixime :Abdominal Pain, Loose Stools, Indigestion, Urge To Vomit, Vomiting, Excessive Passing Of Wind Or Gas, Jaundice, Superinfection In The Gut, Increased Level Of Liver Enzyme In The Blood, Headaches, Dizziness, Breathlessness, Kidney Dysfunction, Severe Allergic Reactions Leading To Swallowing Or Breathing Problems, Swelling Of Lips, Face, Throat Or Tongue, Blistering Or Bleeding Of The Skin Around Lips, Eyes, Mouth, Nose And Genitals, Flu-like Symptoms And Fever, Severe Blistering Rash, Skin Rash, Skin Lesions With A Pink/red Ring And A Pale Centre, Bruising Or Bleeding, Joint Pain, Skin Rashes With Itching, Itching In The Genital Or Vaginal Area, Increase Or Decrease In Number Of Blood Cells.

INTERACTIONS OF CEFIXIME

How Cefixime will impact on Pregnancy ?

Studies In Animals Have Shown No Risk To The Fetus, However There Are No Sufficient Studies In Humans. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

How Cefixime will impact during lactation(breastfeeding) ?

Moderately Safe: No Studies Have Been Conducted In Breastfeeding Women, However There Is Possibility Of Ill Effect To The Breastfed Infants; Or Studies Conducted In Breastfeeding Women Show Minimal Non-threatening Side Effects To The Infants. Drugs Should Be Given Only If The Potential Benefit Justifies The Potential Risk To The Infant. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

Medicine & Alcohol use and effect of Cefixime

No Studies Found





Generic ( Potassium Clavulanate )


Typical use Of Potassium Clavulanate :Bacterial Infections, Myeloablative Therapy Followed By Bone Marrow Transplantation, Respiratory Tract Infections, Urinary Tract Infection.
Mechanism of action of Potassium Clavulanate :Clavulanic Acid Competitively And Irreversibly Inhibits A Wide Variety Of Beta-lactamases, Commonly Found In Microorganisms Resistant To Penicillins And Cephalosporins. Binding And Irreversibly Inhibiting The Beta-lactamase Results In A Restauration Of The Antimicrobial Activity Of Beta-lactam Antibiotics Against Lactamase-secreting-resistant Bacteria. By Inactivating Beta-lactamase (the Bacterial Resistance Protein), The Accompanying Penicillin/cephalosporin Drugs May Be Made More Potent As Well.
Drug Interaction of Potassium Clavulanate :Allopurinol May Reduce Renal Tubular Secretion Of Amoxicillin Thus Increasing The Serum Levels Of Amoxicillin. Concurrent Use May Reduce The Efficacy Of Oral Contraceptives.
Side effects of Potassium Clavulanate :Diarrhea, Fever, Maculopapular Rash, Urticaria, Increase In Serum Transaminase.

INTERACTIONS OF POTASSIUM CLAVULANATE

How Potassium Clavulanate will impact on Pregnancy ?

Studies In Animals Have Shown Risk To Fetus, However There Are No Sufficient Studies In Humans. This Drug May Be Used In Pregnant Women If Benefit Outweighs The Risk. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

How Potassium Clavulanate will impact during lactation(breastfeeding) ?

Contraindicated: The Drug Should Not Be Used By Breastfeeding Women, As Evidences From Studies Have Shown That There Is A High Risk Of Causing Significant Damage To Infants.

Medicine & Alcohol use and effect of Potassium Clavulanate

No Studies Found