Astecef O 200mg/200mg Tablet

Astecef O 200mg/200mg Tablet belongs to a group of medications called 'cephalosporin antibiotics' primarily used for the treatment of a wide range of bacterial infections of the skin, ears, lungs, prostate and urinary tract. Besides this, it also treats typhoid fever and STDs (sexually transmitted diseases) like chlamydia and gonorrhoea.

Astecef O 200mg/200mg Tablet contains 'Cefixime' (cephalosporin antibiotic) and 'Ofloxacin' (fluoroquinolone antibiotic) that work by preventing the formation of the outer covering of the bacteria (cell wall) required for their survival. Astecef O 200mg/200mg Tablet prevents the release of a chemical messenger (mucopeptides) by the bacteria, thereby weakening and destroying the bacterial cell wall.

Take Astecef O 200mg/200mg Tablet as prescribed. Your doctor will recommend how often you take Astecef O 200mg/200mg Tablet based on your medical condition. Astecef O 200mg/200mg Tablet may cause some common side effects that include diarrhoea, indigestion, nausea, vomiting, loose stools, and abdominal pain. However, some of these side effects do not require medical attention and will pass within a couple of days. If side effects persist or worsen, please consult their doctor.

Astecef O 200mg/200mg Tablet is not allowed to be used in patients who are already taking any other antibiotics or have kidney or liver problems. It is usually not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women. People with diabetes should contact a doctor before taking Astecef O 200mg/200mg Tablet as Astecef O 200mg/200mg Tablet can lower your blood sugar level in some cases.

Ofloxacin present in Astecef O 200mg/200mg Tablet may cause and aggravate symptoms of existing peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage in legs), tendinitis (swelling or tearing of a tendon), myasthenia gravis (skeletal muscle weakness), and respiratory issues like bronchitis, sinusitis.  Patients with central nervous system disorders or epilepsy (fits) should avoid intake of Astecef O 200mg/200mg Tablet as its use is contraindicated for them.

Astecef O 200mg/200mg Tablet is used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections. The detailed uses of Astecef O 200mg/200mg Tablet are as follows:

• Soft tissue infections: Astecef O 200mg/200mg Tablet treats bacterial infections of the skin and infected tissues.
• Intra-abdominal infections: Astecef O 200mg/200mg Tablet treats bacterial infections within the abdominal cavity.
• Respiratory tract infections: Astecef O 200mg/200mg Tablet treats infections of the sinuses, lungs, throat, and middle ear.
• Urinary tract infections: Astecef O 200mg/200mg Tablet provides effective treatment for bacterial infections of the urinary system.
• Typhoid fever: Astecef O 200mg/200mg Tablet treats systemic infection caused by Salmonella typhi.
• Nosocomial infections: Astecef O 200mg/200mg Tablet prevents hospital-acquired infections caused by resistant bacteria.
• Sexually transmitted infections (STIs): Astecef O 200mg/200mg Tablet is used in the treatment of specific bacterial STIs by targeting the causative organisms.

• Take Astecef O 200mg/200mg Tablet with or without food, or as advised by your doctor.
• Follow your doctor's instructions regarding the dosage and duration for effective results.
• Swallow it as a whole with water.
• Do not crush or chew it.

• Helps treat a wide range of bacterial infections affecting the respiratory tract, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissues.
• Effective against typhoid fever and other gastrointestinal infections caused by susceptible bacteria.
• Used to manage ear, nose, and throat infections like sinusitis, tonsillitis, and otitis media.
• Provides relief from bronchitis and pneumonia by eliminating infection-causing bacteria.
• Treats urinary tract infections (UTIs), including cystitis and pyelonephritis.
• Helps manage gynecological infections and certain sexually transmitted bacterial infections.
• Offers broad-spectrum antibacterial activity, effective against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.

• You should avoid taking Astecef O 200mg/200mg Tablet if you are hypersensitive to ofloxacin, cefixime or other macrolide antibiotics as it may lead to overdose and toxicity.
• Astecef O 200mg/200mg Tablet is usually not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women.
• Ofloxacin present in Astecef O 200mg/200mg Tablet may cause and aggravate symptoms of existing peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage in legs), tendinitis (swelling or tearing of a tendon), myasthenia gravis (skeletal muscle weakness), and respiratory issues like bronchitis, sinusitis.
• People with diabetes should contact a doctor before taking Astecef O 200mg/200mg Tablet as Astecef O 200mg/200mg Tablet can lower your blood sugar level in some cases.
• Patient with central nervous system disorder or epilepsy (fits) should avoid intake of Astecef O 200mg/200mg Tablet as its use is contraindicated for them.