Cefixime

Categories: Prescription Medication

Description:

Cefixime is an oral third-generation cephalosporin that can be used for the treatment of gonorrhea when ceftriaxone is not available. The recommended dose is 800 mg orally in a single dose. While effective against Neisseria gonorrhoeae, cefixime achieves lower and less sustained blood levels than ceftriaxone, making it less reliable—especially for pharyngeal infections. Because of rising resistance, cefixime is considered an alternative regimen, and follow-up testing may be recommended to confirm cure. Side effects are generally mild, including gastrointestinal upset and rash.

Treatment For:

Gonorrhea

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Dr. Curbside

September 8, 2025

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Cefixime is an oral option for gonorrhea, which can be convenient compared to an injection, but I use it less often because of its lower efficacy. It does not achieve as high or sustained drug levels as ceftriaxone, making it less reliable, especially for pharyngeal infections. Because of these concerns, it is considered only an alternative when ceftriaxone is not available.

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