What is the role of cefixime in managing respiratory tract infections, such as pneumonia, bronchitis, or sinusitis and how does it compare to other antibiotics for these conditions?
Lakshya KumarExplorer
What is the role of cefixime in managing respiratory tract infections?
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Cefixime is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used for bacterial bronchitis, pneumonia, and sinusitis. Its effectiveness is similar to penicillin but useful in penicillin-resistant strains.
Cefixime treats respiratory infections by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis. It’s less broad-spectrum compared to amoxicillin but a good alternative for patients allergic to penicillin.