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Oritaxim Az Benefits & Uses

Oritaxim Az is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
Typhoid Fever (Read More - Home remedies for typhoid fever)
Ear Infection
COPD
Pneumonia
Tonsillitis
Bronchitis
Bacterial Infections
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection

Oritaxim Az Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Cefixime (200 mg), Azithromycin (500 mg)/Tablet
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Cefixime (200 mg), Azithromycin (500 mg)/Tablet
Adult	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Cefixime (200 mg), Azithromycin (500 mg)/Tablet
Geriatric	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Cefixime (200 mg), Azithromycin (500 mg)/Tablet

Oritaxim Az Related Warnings

Is the use of Oritaxim Az safe for pregnant women?

Oritaxim Az is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Oritaxim Az safe during breastfeeding?

Oritaxim Az does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Oritaxim Az on the Kidneys?

Oritaxim Az rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Oritaxim Az on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Oritaxim Az on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Oritaxim Az on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Oritaxim Az on the heart have been reported.

Severe Interaction of Oritaxim Az with Other Drugs

Oritaxim Az should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Life Threatening

Rizatriptan

Sumatriptan

Disopyramide

Sirolimus

Severe

Moderate

Oritaxim Az Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Oritaxim Az unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Kidney Disease
Sexually transmitted diseases
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Drug Allergy
Drug Allergies
Syphilis
Liver Disease
Liver Disease
Jaundice
Ulcerative Colitis
Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency

Frequently asked Questions about Oritaxim Az

Is this Oritaxim Az habit forming or addictive?

Oritaxim Az does not cause addiction.

Oritaxim Az Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Oritaxim Az

Taking Oritaxim Az with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Oritaxim Az

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Oritaxim Az with alcohol.

Frequently asked Questions about Oritaxim Az

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Oritaxim Az?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Oritaxim Az is a brand name for cefixime. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, gonorrhea, respiratory, ear, throat, and urinary tract infection.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Oritaxim Az cause diarrhea?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Oritaxim Az can cause diarrhea by disturbing bacterial flora of gut. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you are experiencing severe diarrhea after consuming this medicine inform the doctor immediately and check if you can discontinue the medicine. Try keeping yourself hydrated, drink plenty of fluids and take ample rest.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Oritaxim Az for cough?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Oritaxim Az can be taken for a cough, if it is associated with infection caused by bacteria. But check with your doctor once for other better medications for treating cough completely.

Question almost 6 years ago

How to use Oritaxim Az?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

Oritaxim Az can be taken orally or intravenously. Medicine should be ideally taken with food(a light meal). Take this medicine in the required quantity and duration as prescribed by your doctor.

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Oritaxim Az works?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Oritaxim Az works by inhibiting the growth of bacterial cell wall which is essential for the growth of bacteria. Hence, in this way, it prevents us from bacterial infection.