These comments are made for the purpose of discussion and should NOT be used as
recommendations for or against therapies or other treatments. An individual patient is
always advised to consult their own physician.
Suprax Side Effects [posted
1/14/99]
Question: What are the side effects of Suprax?
Answer: Suprax is a cephalosporin type antibiotic. Side effects are very similar to penicillin for most patients. Occasional nausea, diarrhea, allergic reactions tend to top the list. There is a long list of occasional problems seen with the cephalosporins.
General Information
Question: What is "Suprax" used to treat?
Answer: Suprax is the brand name for an antibiotic called cefixime. This is a
semi synthetic drug of the cephalosporin class used to treat a broad spectrum of
infections. It resembles penicillin a little; but, with different side chains and ring
structure and has similar side effects to penicillin. Ten percent of patients allergic to
penicillin will be allergic to this class of drugs. Suprax is fairly new and is relatively
expensive as a consequence.
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