Cefixime + Levofloxacin
Information about Cefixime + Levofloxacin
Cefixime + Levofloxacin Uses
Cefixime+Levofloxacin is used in the treatment of bacterial infections.
How Cefixime + Levofloxacin works
Cefixime + Levofloxacin is a combination of two antibiotics: Cefixime and Levofloxacin. Cefixime works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering which is essential for the survival of the bacteria in the human body. Levofloxacin works by preventing the bacteria from reproducing and repairing themselves. Together, they treat your infection effectively.
Common side effects of Cefixime + Levofloxacin
Nausea, Diarrhea, Stomach pain, Indigestion, Flatulence, Dizziness, Headache
Expert advice for Cefixime + Levofloxacin
- You have been prescribed Cefixime + Levofloxacin to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
- Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.
- Discontinue Cefixime + Levofloxacin and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
- Notify your doctor if you feel pain in your tendons, numbness, or tingling sensations.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.