Cefixime.pptx

Antibiotic

1. Welcome to the Presentation on Cefixime Minhazul Abedin Bpharm, Mpharm

2. Cefixime Binds to one of the penicillin binding proteins (PBPs) which inhibits the final transpeptidation step of the peptidoglycan synthesis in the bacterial cell wall Inhibiting biosynthesis and arresting cell wall assembly Bacterial cell death Mechanism of action of Cefixime

3. Benefits of Cefixime Broad spectrum Active against Gram Negative Enterobacteriaceae Anti-pseudomonal Resistant to beta-lactamase

4. Safe & Suitable for use in children Safe for use in children of age 6 months and above. Moreover, in its long history of clinical use in the world, no significant side effects have been observed in children to elderly with cefixime.

5. Convenient dosage schedule Patients Dosage Children 8 mg/kg/day in two divided doses or once daily Children with typhoid fever 20 mg/kg/day in two divided doses