Cefixime Trihydrate 200mg + Azithromycin 500mg
Cefixime Trihydrate 200mg + Azithromycin 500mg is a combination of two different antibiotics often prescribed together to treat certain bacterial infections. Here’s a breakdown of each medication:
Cefixime Trihydrate (200mg):
Cefixime is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
It works by inhibiting the synthesis of bacterial cell walls, leading to bacterial cell death.
Cefixime is commonly used to treat respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, otitis media, pharyngitis, and gonorrhea caused by susceptible organisms.
Azithromycin (500mg):
Azithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic that inhibits bacterial protein synthesis.
It is used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections, including respiratory tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, sexually transmitted infections, and certain types of gastrointestinal infections.
Azithromycin is often prescribed as a single-dose regimen for certain infections due to its long half-life and effectiveness.