Lexclav 325

Description:

Lexclav 325 is a medicine that is used for the treatment of Bacterial infections, Urinary tract infections, Otitis media, Pharyngitis and tonsillitis, Chronic bronchitis exacerbation, Gonorrhea and other conditions.

 

Composition

Cefixime 200 + Clavulanic Acid 125mg

Description

Lexclav 325 is a medicine that is used for the treatment of Bacterial infections, Urinary tract infections, Otitis media, Pharyngitis and tonsillitis, Chronic bronchitis exacerbation, Gonorrhea and other conditions.

 

Uses

•    Bacterial infections
•    Urinary tract infections
•    Otitis media
•    Pharyngitis and tonsillitis
•    Chronic bronchitis exacerbation
•    Gonorrhea
•    Lower respiratory tract infections
•    Sinusitis
•    Skin and skin structure infections

Mechanism of Action and Pharmacology

Lexclav 325 works by performing the following functions:
•    Inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis.
•    Inhibiting the growth of bacteria.

 

Side-Effects

•    Diarrhea
•    Abdominal pain
•    Nausea
•    Dyspepsia
•    Vomiting
•    Dizziness
•    Seizures
•    Skin rashes
•    Urticaria
•    Vaginitis
•    Abdominal discomfort
•    Flatulence
•    Headache

 

Contraindications

•    Clostridium difficile infection
•    History of cholestatic jaundice or hepatic dysfunction associated with Amoxicillin and Clavulanate
•    Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins
•    Penicillin hypersensitivity
•    Pseudomembranous colitis
•    Seizure caused by drug

Precautions

•    Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea
•    Concomitant use of anticoagulants
•    Diarrhea is a common problem
•    Hepatic dysfunction
•    Hypersensitivity to penicillins
•    If the drug format is suspension, keep it refrigerated and shake well before using
•    If you develop bloody or watery diarrhea contact your doctor immedately
•    Inform your doctor if you have had allergic reactions to penicillins or other cephalosporins in the past
•    It is important that you finish the entire course as prescribed
•    It may reduce the effect of oral contraceptives
•    It treats bacterial infections and does not treat viral infections

•    Kidney disease
•    Liver disease
•    Malnutrition
•    Mononucleosis
•    Risk of bleeding
•    Superinfections involving Pseudomonas or Candida
•    Take it with food
•    This medication is intended only for treatment of bacterial infections