Cefspan Capsule 400mg

Cefspan Tablet Uses

The chemical composition of Cefspan is cefixime, a cephalosporin antibiotic. Cefixime is a cephalosporin that belongs to the group of beta-lactam antibiotics. They work by inhibiting the synthesis of the cell wall of bacteria, hence making it difficult for them to survive. Antibiotics like Cefspan can only fight against bacteria. They are not effective against viruses. Therefore, they are given to treat bacterial infections only. Cefspan is used for the treatment of a wide range of bacterial infections like urinary tract infections, sinusitis, and otitis media, etc.

Cefspan Capsule 400mg formula

• Cefixime

Available forms

• Capsules
• Suspension

Risks and warnings

Generally, Cefspan is well tolerated. However, you should know its risks and warnings so that you do not take it when the risk is greater than the benefit.

When your healthcare provider prescribes you any medication, they do so based on the risk versus benefit ratio. Therefore, you should give a complete medication and medical history to your healthcare provider. In this way, you can avoid the adverse effects of certain medications.

The risks and warnings associated with Cefspan are:

• Pregnancy and breastfeeding

If you are pregnant, do not take cefixime unless your doctor advises it. It can affect your baby’s health. Breastfeeding mothers should also consult a healthcare provider before taking it.

• Allergic to cefixime

If you are allergic to cefixime, do not take Cefspan or similar medicines, as it can result in a life-threatening condition called anaphylactic shock.

• Non-susceptible organisms

Cefixime should only be given to a patient when the bacteria is sensitive to it. If not, it can lead to antibiotic resistance, making it difficult to treat infections next time. This mostly applies to urinary tract infections and infections of the nose, ear, and throat.

• Seizures

If you have had a history of seizures or you have renal impairment, you must avoid the use of cefixime as it can provoke seizures.

• Kidney failure

If your kidneys do not work well, the healthcare provider may lower the dose of the drug. This happens because your kidneys are meant to excrete out the waste and toxins and if that does not happen, the toxins may build up in your body, leading to severe adverse effects. Therefore, you must inform your health care provider about any health conditions you may have.

• Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction

A Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction happens when cefixime is given to the patient with Lyme disease. It happens because of the release of endotoxins due to the death of bacteria.

• Gastric ulcers

People suffering from gastric ulcers and acidity must take cefixime with extreme caution because it affects your gastrointestinal tract.
It can also cause ulceration in your stomach lining when taken for the long term. Your doctor may prescribe a gastroprotective agent along with it.

• Liver diseases

Patients with liver disease should take cefixime with caution. It is because your liver helps the metabolism and excretion of drugs. When it does not work efficiently due to a disease, it can cause accumulation of the drug in your body, leading to severe adverse effects.

How to use Cefspan Capsule 400mg?

• You can take Cefspan with or without food
• Try to take it with food as if taken by mouth as it may upset your stomach or cause gastric ulcers when taken on an empty stomach
• Do not crush or chew the capsule or tablet.
• You should take a Cefspan capsule with a glass of water.
• Swallow it whole.
• Follow the dose and frequency as advised by the doctor.
• Before stopping its use, you must consult your healthcare provider.

Cefspan Side Effects

The common side effects of Cefspan are:

• Abdominal pain
• Vomit containing coffee grounds
• Blood in stool
• Constipation
• Black stools
• Acid reflux
• Anemia
• Elevation of liver enzymes
• Diarrhea
• Serum sickness
• Crystalluria

Drug Interactions

Cefspan can interact with the following drugs:

• Probenecid
• Blood thinners like warfarin
• Allopurinol
• Oral birth control pills containing estrogen and progesterone.
• Other antibiotics like chloramphenicol, tetracyclines, sulfonamides, and macrolides.

Storage Conditions

• Store the medicine at room temperature
• Keep out of reach and sight of children
• Protect it from sunlight and moisture