Zimaks (Suprax)

Manufacturer: Bilim Pharmaceutic, Turkey

Pharmaceutical name: Cefixime

Pack: 1 pack (5 pills (400mg/tab))

Zimaks (Suprax) is part of the class of medications known as cephalosporin antibiotics. It functions by combating bacterial infections within your body. Zimaks (Suprax) is utilized to address various infections caused by bacteria.

 

Similar to all beta-lactam antibiotics, Cefixime attaches to specific penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) found inside the bacterial cell wall, halting the third and final stage of bacterial cell wall construction. The resulting cell lysis is facilitated by bacterial cell wall autolytic enzymes such as autolysins; it is likely that Cefixime affects an inhibitor of autolysins.

 

Zimaks (Suprax) is prescribed for: uncomplicated urinary tract infections; otitis media; pharyngitis and tonsillitis; acute bronchitis and flare-ups of chronic bronchitis; uncomplicated gonorrhea.

 

Contraindications and precautions: hypersensitivity to any component in Suprax or to other cephalosporins (e.g., cephalexin); upcoming administration of live typhoid vaccine.

 

Potential side effects: diarrhea; flatulence; loose stools; nausea; abdominal pain or discomfort.

 

Suprax may elevate the likelihood of side effects associated with anticoagulants (e.g., warfarin) or carbamazepine; it may also reduce the efficacy of live typhoid vaccines.