Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.

Expert advice for Spectraxime Tablet
Your doctor has prescribed Spectraxime to cure your infection and improve symptoms. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Discontinue Spectraxime and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools. If you're on blood thinners, Spectraxime can interact with your medications and increase your bleeding tendencies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Spectraxime an antibiotic?
Yes, Spectraxime is an antibiotic. It is a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat various infections.

Q. Is Spectraxime a form of penicillin drug?
Spectraxime belongs to the cephalosporin antibiotics and is not a penicillin drug. However, its chemical structure and action is similar to penicillin.

Q. Is Spectraxime safe?
Spectraxime is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Is Spectraxime a steroid?
Spectraxime is not a steroid molecule. It is an antibiotic which belongs to the group of cephalosporins.

Q. Is Spectraxime safe in G6PD deficiency?
Spectraxime is not known to cause hemolysis in glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficient individuals. However, ask your doctor before taking Spectraxime if you are G6PD deficient.

Q. Is Spectraxime useful in the treatment of urinary tract infection (UTI)?
Spectraxime is indicated for the treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI). Its effectiveness would depend on the infecting organism and hence you should consult your doctor for the right diagnosis and treatment.

Q. Can Spectraxime be taken with azithromycin?
Spectraxime is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with azithromycin. However, both are antibiotics and should be used only when advised by the doctor.

Q. Can Spectraxime be taken with doxycycline?
Spectraxime is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with doxycyclin. However, both are antibiotics and should be used only when advised by the doctor.

Q. Is it safe to take Spectraxime with pseudoephedrine?
Spectraxime is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with pseudoephedrine. However, interactions can occur. Ask your doctor before taking the drugs together.

Q. Can Spectraxime be taken with naproxen?
Spectraxime is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with naproxen. However, interactions can occur. Ask your doctor before taking the drugs together.

Q. Is it safe to take Spectraxime with paracetamol (acetaminophen)?
Spectraxime is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with paracetamol. However, interactions can occur. Ask your doctor before taking the drugs together.

Q. Does Spectraxime expire?
Spectraxime like any other drug has an expiry data and should not be used after that. Please check the package insert before using the medicine.

Q. Can Spectraxime help to treat pneumonia?
Spectraxime is indicated in the treatment of pneumonia. However, its effectiveness would depend on the infecting organism and hence you should consult your doctor for the right diagnosis and treatment.

Q. Does Spectraxime have penicillin in it?
No, Spectraxime does not have penicillin in it. It is a cephalosporin antibiotic which is similar to penicillin.

Q. Can the use of Spectraxime cause constipation?
Spectraxime is not known to cause constipation. It is associated with diarrhea. However, if you experience any such symptom while taking Spectraxime, consult your doctor.

Q. Does Spectraxime cover staphylococci?
Yes, Spectraxime is active against staphylococcus. However, strains resistant to the drug have also been reported. Talk to your doctor for the right diagnosis and treatment of your infection.

Q. Can the use of Spectraxime make you feel tired?
Spectraxime use is not associated with tiredness. However, if you experience tiredness while taking Spectraxime, consult your doctor.

Q. Can I take alprazolam with Spectraxime?
No drug interactions have been reported when Spectraxime is used with alprazolam. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Spectraxime with ibuprofen?
No drug interactions have been reported when Spectraxime is used with ibuprofen. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.