HealthAugust 26, 2026

cefixime

seh-FIK-sym

Definition

A broad-spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections.

Etymology

Derived from chemical nomenclature related to the cephalosporin class of antibiotics, with the suffix '-ime' denoting its specific pharmacological classification.

In the news

The IMA explicitly warns against taking this drug for flu symptoms, as it is an antibiotic that has no effect on the H1N1 viral infection.

IMA issues public health advisory on H1N1 influenza spread in country; says no cause for panic, just heightened vigilance required | Akashvani News

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