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cefixime (SUPRAX)


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Antibiotics
Antibiotics (drugs used to treat bacterial infections) are overwhelmingly misprescribed in the United States. Despite congressional hearings and numerous academic studies on this issue, it has become the general consensus that 40 to 60% of all antibiotics in this country are misprescribed. New studies continue to confirm the fact that a large proportion of antibiotic prescribing for both children and adults continues to be inappropriate.
Penicillins and Cephalosporins
Penicillins are a group of antibiotics used to kill bacteria or prevent infections. They are probably the least toxic of all the antibiotics. The penicillins are some of the most commonly prescribed antibiotics and are often the drugs of choice for people who are not allergic to them. Cephalosporins are relatives of the penicillins and have a similar, if slightly expanded, range of action. They have a good safety record but certain problems can occur with their use. Diarrhea is the most common adverse effect, and it may become so bad that treatment must be stopped.

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cefaclor (CECLOR); cefadroxil (DURICEF); cefditoren (SPECTRACEF); cefixime (SUPRAX); cefpodoxime (VANTIN); cefprozil (CEFZIL); cefuroxime axetil (CEFTIN); cephalexin (KEFLEX); cephradine (VELOSEF); loracarbef (LORABID)

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