Cefixime
Warnings
What may interact with Cefixime?
-Aspirin and aspirin-like medications
-Carbamazepine
-Certain medications that prevent or treat blood clots, such as warfarin
What should I tell my health care provider before I take Cefixime
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-Bleeding disorder
-Kidney disease
-Liver disease
-Stomach or intestine problems, such as colitis
-An unusual or allergic reaction to cefixime, other penicillin or cephalosporin antibiotics, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-Breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using Cefixime?
Visit your care team for regular checks on your progress. Tell your care team if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse. You may need blood work done while you are taking this medication.
Do not treat diarrhea with over the counter products. Contact your care team if you have diarrhea that lasts more than 2 days or if it is severe and watery.
If you have diabetes, you may get a false-positive result for sugar or ketones in your urine. Check with your care team.
Where should I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
Store in a refrigerator or at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). 14 days after getting your prescription, get rid of the medication, even if not yet used.
To get rid of medications that are no longer needed or have expired:
-Take the medication to a medication take-back program. Check with your pharmacy or law enforcement to find a location.
-If you cannot return the medication, check the label or package insert to see if the medication should be thrown out in the garbage or flushed down the toilet. If you are not sure, ask your care team. If it is safe to put it in the trash, empty the medication out of the container. Mix the medication with cat litter, dirt, coffee grounds, or other unwanted substance. Seal the mixture in a bag or container. Put it in the trash.
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