Antimicrobials
Cefixime

Cefixime

Medium
Moderate

Spectrum of Activity

Dosing

General Information

Cefixime is often used in the treatment of gonococcal infections in select populations given emerging resistance.

  • Allergy/rash
  • Positive Coombs test
  • Cytopenias
  • Gastrointestinal intolerance
  • Elevated liver enzymes
  • Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea

Antimicrobial class: 3rd Generation Cephalosporin

Pregnancy category: B

Average serum half life: 3 hours