Cefixime and Ofloxacin Tablets

Fixitrix-OF( Cefixime and Ofloxacin Tablets) is a composition of two antibiotics Cefixime and Ofloxacin. Cefixime and Ofloxacin Tablets are similar in that they belong to the same category of medicines used to treat various bacterial skin infections, lung infections, ear infections, and urinary tract infections. When the growth of Bacteria starts increasing inside our body that becomes the reason for bacterial infection. To fight and prevent and fight from those, we are suggested to take these two antibiotics (cefixime) cephalosporin antibiotics, and (ofloxacin) fluoroquinolone antibiotic.

How Cefixime and Ofloxacin Tablets Work

Cefixime

Mechanism of action: Cefixime works by inhibiting the synthesis of the bacterial cell wall, which is essential for the survival of bacterial cells. However, it doesn’t directly prevent the formation of the entire “protective covering.” It specifically targets a component called peptidoglycan, which gives the cell wall its strength and rigidity.

Effectiveness: It’s a broad-spectrum antibiotic, meaning it’s effective against a wide range of bacteria, both gram-positive and gram-negative.

Ofloxacin

Mechanism of action: It belongs to the fluoroquinolone class of antibiotics, which primarily work by inhibiting bacterial DNA replication. This effectively prevents bacteria from reproducing and repairing themselves.

Effectiveness: It’s also a broad-spectrum antibiotic, but its spectrum of activity differs slightly from cefixime.

Combination Therapy

Combining cefixime and ofloxacin can be synergistic in some cases, meaning their combined effect is greater than the sum of their individual effects. This can be beneficial for treating infections caused by bacteria resistant to one or both antibiotics alone.

However, it’s crucial to note that this combination is not recommended for routine use. Antibiotic misuse and overuse contribute to the development of antibiotic resistance, which poses a serious public health threat.

Use of Cefixime and Ofloxacin Tablets?

Cefixime and Ofloxacin Tablets are consumed when a person is suffering from any bacterial infection and the symptoms persist longer and reoccur like infections in the skin, lungs, throat, etc. Besides this, The doctor suggests taking this medication in the treatment of STDs ( Sexually transmitted diseases), Typhoid, prostate, and UTIs ( Urinary Tract Infections).

• Give priority to taking it as suggested by your doctor, eat or avoid the food items if they said so, though it can be taken without having any food too.
• Swallow the tablet all at once with normal water, avoid chewing breaking, or dissolving it in your mouth
• Take the tablet out of the strip with washed, cleaned, and hygienic hands
  Do not keep the tablet on any random surface

Cefixime and Ofloxacin Tablets’ Side effects

• Diarrhea
• It can be harmful to the kidneys if taken with some other medications like tobramycin, gentamicin, or any other cephalosporin antibiotics
• Vomiting and nausea
• People hypersensitive to this drug avoid the use of it
• Other worse results and health issues can be seen when consuming in excess

Who can take Cefixime and Ofloxacin Tablets?

It is strictly not recommended to consume any medicine on your own sometimes the symptoms seem like normal illnesses but you never know the actual cause without consulting any specialist. In that case, consuming the medicine just by an idea can react the opposite and can make the conditions worse.

First of all, don’t try to be your doctor, and if you feel any discomfort regarding your health go to a specialist.

If already any treatment is going on and taking any specific medicines make sure you inform your doctor so that they will let you know the proper precautions and instructions.

A childbearing lady is strictly advised to avoid taking any medicines randomly it can affect the health of the baby or her own.

If a person is suffering from kidney disease then you must ask your doctor so that the required quantity, strength, and other precautions will be notified to you.

Liver patients are suggested to avoid or consult with their doctor if they still need to consume just in case.