Cefixime
Uses
Cefixime is used in the treatment of a vide variety of bacterial infections
How it Works
Cefixime is an antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Cefixime works by attacking their cell wall in the bacteria causing the infection. Cefixime prevents the synthesis of the substance in the cell wall called peptidoglycan, which provides the cell wall with the strength required for survival of bacteria in human body. Therefore Cefixime works weakening and then destorying the bacterial cells making it easier for the immune system to control or destroy the infection.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Cefixime may suffer from such side effects;
Nausea,
Diarrhoea,
Allergic reaction,
Headaches,
Mild skin rash or irritation,
Vaginal irritation or discharge
Sulbactam
Uses
Sulbactam is used in the treatment of bacterial infections.
How it Works
Sulbactam works by blocking the action of the enzymes produced by bacteria to inactivate the antibiotics. Thus this allows the antibiotics taken to do their job and kill the bacteria thus stopping the infection
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Sulbactam include the symptoms below;
Vomiting,
Nausea,
Diarrhoea,
Redness of skin,
Ankle swelling,
Limb swelling,
Difficulty in swalloing,
Shortness of breath,
Facial swelling,
Tongue swelling,
Abdominal pain,
Jaundice,
Abnormal liver function tests,
Allergic reaction,
Hives,
Throat swelling,
Injection site bruising and bleeding,
Stomach cramp,
Wheezing