What is cefixime and how does it function as an antibiotic to target bacterial infections and what mechanisms make it effective against certain pathogens while avoiding resistance?
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What is cefixime and how does it function as an antibiotic to target bacterial infections and what mechanisms make it effective against certain pathogens while avoiding resistance?
Cefixime is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by disrupting bacterial cell wall synthesis, leading to cell death. It’s effective due to its stability against beta-lactamase enzymes, which often confer resistance.