Suprax

Tonsillitis, Gonorrhea, Otitis Media + 12 more
Treatment
15 FDA approvals
20 Active Studies for Suprax

What is Suprax

CefiximeThe Generic name of this drug
Treatment SummaryCefixime is an antibiotic medication in the cephalosporin family. It is designed to treat infections caused by bacteria and is more resistant to beta-lactamase enzymes than other antibiotics in its class. Cefixime works by blocking the production of a certain protein in the bacteria cell wall, which prevents the bacteria from growing and multiplying.
Supraxis the brand name
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Suprax Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Suprax
Cefixime
2004
39

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Cefixime, also known as Suprax, is approved by the FDA for 15 uses including Sinusitis and Bronchitis .
Sinusitis
Bronchitis
Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Bronchitis caused by Streptococcus Pneumoniae
bacterial otitis media
Tonsillitis streptococcal
Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Bronchitis caused by Haemophilus Influenzae
uncomplicated Gonorrhea
Bacterial Sinusitis
Streptococcal Pharyngitis
Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections
Gonorrhea
Urinary tract infection
Bronchitis, Chronic
Otitis Media
Tonsillitis

Effectiveness

How Suprax Affects PatientsCefixime is an antibiotic that belongs to the cephalosporin family, which also includes ceftriaxone and cefotaxime. Cefixime is particularly effective against bacteria that has become resistant to penicillins and some other cephalosporins because it does not get broken down by beta-lactamase enzymes. Cefixime works by stopping the bacteria from making the substances it needs to build its cell walls.
How Suprax works in the bodyCefixime is an antibiotic that works by blocking the growth of bacteria. It does this by targeting certain proteins inside the bacterial cell wall. This stops the cell from being able to form a protective wall around itself, which leads to its destruction. Cefixime may also interfere with the bacteria's ability to prevent its own destruction.

When to interrupt dosage

The measure of Suprax is predicated upon the diagnosed affliction, like bacterial rhinosinusitis, Streptococcal Pharyngitis and Tonsillitis. The amount additionally fluctuates as per the procedure of delivery (e.g. Powder, for suspension - Oral or Tablet - Oral) featured in the table below.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Gonorrhea
, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 200.0 mg/mL, 500.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral
Dysentery, Bacillary
, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 200.0 mg/mL, 500.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral
Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP)
, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 200.0 mg/mL, 500.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral
Bronchitis
, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 200.0 mg/mL, 500.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral
Tonsillitis
, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 200.0 mg/mL, 500.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral
Gonorrhea
, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 200.0 mg/mL, 500.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral
Urinary tract infection
, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 200.0 mg/mL, 500.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral
Otitis Media
, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 200.0 mg/mL, 500.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral
Lyme Disease
, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 200.0 mg/mL, 500.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral
Sinusitis
, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 200.0 mg/mL, 500.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral
Sinusitis
, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 200.0 mg/mL, 500.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral
Salmonella Infections
, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 200.0 mg/mL, 500.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral
Streptococcal Pharyngitis
, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 200.0 mg/mL, 500.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral
Bronchitis, Chronic
, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 200.0 mg/mL, 500.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral
Disease
, 400.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 200.0 mg, 200.0 mg/mL, 500.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral

Warnings

Suprax has one contraindication and its ingestion should be avoided when suffering from any of the conditions presented in the following table.Suprax Contraindications
Condition
Risk Level
Notes
Pulse Frequency
Do Not Combine
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Suprax.
Common Suprax Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Vibrio cholerae CVD 103-HgR strain live antigen
Major
The therapeutic efficacy of Vibrio cholerae CVD 103-HgR strain live antigen can be decreased when used in combination with Cefixime.
Abciximab
Minor
The therapeutic efficacy of Abciximab can be decreased when used in combination with Cefixime.
Alteplase
Minor
The therapeutic efficacy of Alteplase can be decreased when used in combination with Cefixime.
Amediplase
Minor
The therapeutic efficacy of Amediplase can be decreased when used in combination with Cefixime.
Ancrod
Minor
The therapeutic efficacy of Ancrod can be decreased when used in combination with Cefixime.
Suprax Toxicity & Overdose RiskOverdosing on ibuprofen can result in symptoms such as bloody urine, diarrhea, nausea, stomach pain, and vomiting.
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Suprax Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Suprax?

11 active studies are presently investigating the potential of Suprax to treat Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Bronchitis caused by Streptococcus Pneumoniae, Bacterial Rhinosinusitis and Tonsillitis.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Bronchitis, Chronic
0 Actively Recruiting
Gonorrhea
0 Actively Recruiting
Tonsillitis
0 Actively Recruiting
Urinary tract infection
0 Actively Recruiting
Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP)
3 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 3
Dysentery, Bacillary
0 Actively Recruiting
Bronchitis
0 Actively Recruiting
Sinusitis
21 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Early Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 4, Phase 3
Gonorrhea
0 Actively Recruiting
Salmonella Infections
0 Actively Recruiting
Streptococcal Pharyngitis
0 Actively Recruiting
Sinusitis
0 Actively Recruiting
Disease
0 Actively Recruiting
Lyme Disease
6 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3, Phase 1, Phase 2, Not Applicable
Otitis Media
0 Actively Recruiting

Suprax Reviews: What are patients saying about Suprax?

5Patient Review
2/3/2012
Suprax for Bronchitis
I'm a 65-year-old man who caught a throat, nose, and sinus infection from my 22-month-old grandson. I started feeling better after only two days and was able to go back to work after two more. The only side effect was terrible gas.
4.7Patient Review
9/4/2014
Suprax for Urinary Tract Infection
Suprax is great for UTIs and doesn't make me incredibly nauseous like other drugs have in the past. However, it is on the expensive side and pharmacies don't always keep it in stock. So, if you're thinking of using this medication be aware that you may have to wait a few days for it to be ordered.
4.3Patient Review
1/8/2012
Suprax for Acute Infection of the Nose, Throat or Sinus
I've taken a variety of antibiotics over the years, and this was by far the WORST. The uncontrollable diarrhea made it really tough to leave the house; on top of that, it caused a yeast infection which took weeks to recover from. If you can help it, steer clear of this one.
3.7Patient Review
10/30/2013
Suprax for Infection of the Middle Ear by H. Influenzae Bacteria
Worked to clear my uti but caused TERRIBLE diarrhea, gas and stomach pain. I've been off it for over a week and the diarrhea still won't stop. Now I have to go to a gastroenterologist to be checked out for C. Diff. So after paying $100 for 5 pills of this poison now I'm going to have to shell out even more money to see a gastro specialist.
3Patient Review
3/13/2012
Suprax for Urinary Tract Infection
Suprax was given to my 2 year old son, and it's the only thing that ever worked for him.
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Patient Q&A Section about suprax

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What is Suprax used to treat?

"The drug SUPRAX is effective in treating urinary tract infections in adults and children six months or older who have uncomplicated infections caused by certain strains of Escherichia coli and Proteus mirabilis."

Answered by AI

What type of antibiotic is Suprax?

"It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections.

This medication is an antibiotic that belongs to a class of drugs called cephalosporins. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic only treats bacterial infections and will not work for viral infections (such as the common cold or flu). Taking antibiotics when they are not needed can make them less effective for treating future infections."

Answered by AI

Is Suprax the same as amoxicillin?

"Both antibiotics work by killing bacteria or preventing their growth.

Suprax (cefixime) and amoxicillin are two different types of antibiotics used to treat various infections caused by bacteria. Suprax is a cephalosporin antibiotic while amoxicillin is a penicillin-type antibiotic. Both antibiotics work bacteria by either killing them or preventing their growth."

Answered by AI

Is Suprax a strong antibiotic?

"Cefixime (Suprax) is an antibiotic used to treat various types of infections. It is sometimes more effective than other cephalosporin antibiotics against certain resistant bacteria. However, there are other antibiotics that can treat more types of infections, or more serious infections."

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