Suprax

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Overview:

Suprax
(when available)

Pharmacology and use:
Cefixime, an antibiotic, a third-generation cephalosporin like ceftriaxone and cefotaxime, is used in the treatment of otitis media, and respiratory tract and urinary tract infections. The antibacterial effect results from inhibition of mucopeptide synthesis in the bacterial cell wall For the treatment of the following infections (UTI, respiratory, ENT) caused by; E.coli, P.mirabilis, H.influenzae (beta-lactamase positive and negative strains), M.catarrhalis, (most of which are beta-lactamase positive), S. pyogenes, S.pneumoniae, N.gon

Mechanism Of Action:
Like all beta-lactam antibiotics, cefixime binds to specific penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) located inside the bacterial cell wall, causing the inhibition of the third and last stage of bacterial cell wall synthesis. Cell lysis is then mediated by bacterial cell wall autolytic enzymes such as autolysins; it is possible that cefixime interferes with an autolysin inhibitor.

News Articles on Cefixime

Sharekhan sees 30% upside in Lupin  -  ‎Apr 6, 2009‎
A focus on niche products like injectable cephalosporins along with presence in the branded space through a pediatric antibiotic, Suprax, has enabled Economic Times

Dr Kamal K Sharma, MD, Lupin Ltd  -  ‎Mar 31, 2009‎
The first is Suprax, which contains cefixime that has an important role in treating common infections. Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc is granted an exclusive India Infoline.com

'New drug research is a high-risk game'  -  ‎Apr 15, 2009‎
Our branded products such as Suprax and other branded paediatric products are among the top-selling ones. We will soon add more products. Business Standard

Il ministro della sanità norvegese in visita a Berna  -  Jan 30, 2009
Presso il centro per il trattamento ambulatoriale delle dipendenze Suprax la delegazione discuterà della prassi terapeutica a base di metadone, Conferenze stampa del Consiglio federale,

Indian Markets Tuesday Wrap-Up: IMF Calls for Higher Government ...  -  Dec 23, 2008
The company is also expanding its ‘Suprax’ franchise. ‘Suprax’ is a branded generic drug and is now worth US$ 30 m. The company is following a two-pronged Seeking Alpha,

Motilal Oswal maintains 'buy' on GSK Pharma  -  Oct 29, 2008
We maintain Buy with a price target of Rs957. Earlier than expected competition for Suprax (in US) and significant currency appreciation are the key risks Economic Times,

Buy Lupin, target of Rs 933: Motilal Oswal  -  Sep 30, 2008
Earlier-than-expected competition for Suprax (in US) and significant currency appreciation, are the key risks to our positive stance," says Motilal Oswal's Moneycontrol.com,

Lupin`s sales to grow at 17% CAGR over next 2 yrs: Enam  -  Sep 27, 2008
In US markets the company is broadening branded portfolio through the launch of another line extension of Suprax this year. Further, Lupin is targeting Myiris.com,

Analysts'Picks: Lupin  -  Aug 24, 2008
While the upside may not be on the same scale as Suprax, this will be accretive, given the lack of incremental spend on development or at the front end. Economic Times,

OD fears as Winehouse is wheeled away  -  Jul 29, 2008
At that time she was reportedly put on Suprax, a strong antibiotic to target a lung condition. Mr Winehouse warned: 'If drug mean more to her than breathing Metro,

Amy Winehouse's Dad to Take More Control Over Her Finances  -  Jul 26, 2008
Amy, 24, was recently prescribed the antibiotic Suprax, which is given to treat nasty infections. "It's a common antibiotic. Junkies often need them because Showbiz Spy,

Lupin strengthens on German acquisition  -  Jul 30, 2008
On 24 June 2008, Lupin entered into an agreement with US based Ascend Therapeutics Inc for promoting suprax 400 miligram tablets in the US market. NDTV.com,

Glenmark gears up for US acquisition  -  Jul 21, 2008
At present, Lupin is the only Indian drug major promoting its products directly to physicians but it is limited to only a few products like Suprax, Business Standard,

BASF –Studenten werden 4 Tage Unternehmer  -  Jul 23, 2008
Deshalb dreht sich im Seminar zur Unternehmenspraxis für Geistes- und Sozialwissenschaftler (kurz: SUPrax) alles um das Thema „Betriebswirtschaftliche lu-aktiv.de,

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Lupin enter Europe with acquisition of German pharma marketing ...  -  Jul 30, 2008
Lupin had recently entered into marketing and promotion alliance with Ascend Therapeutics for marketing Suprax 400mg-dosage tablets in the US, domain-B,

Amy Winehouse terug thuis na vermoedelijke overdosis  -  Jul 29, 2008
Vorige maand werd Winehouse in de kliniek opgenomen met een longemfyseem, waarvoor ze het zware antibioticum Suprax kreeg. Een jaar geleden werd Winehouse Het Laatste Nieuws,

Lupin enters into promotion pact with Ascend  -  Jun 23, 2008
Suprax tablets are used in treating Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) and bacterial infections. Under the pact, Ascend would initiate promotion of the product Economic Times,

Lupin gains on overseas tie-up  -  Jun 23, 2008
Suprax 400-milligram (mg) tablet is an antibiotic drug used for treating urinary track infections (UTI) and other bacterial infections. NDTV.com,

Lupin signs marketing alliance with Ascend  -  Jun 24, 2008
Vinita Gupta, president of Lupin, said: "This alliance reflects Lupin's commitment to building the Suprax franchise and enhancing the value of brand Pharmaceutical Business Review

News Summary - 6/25  -  Jun 24, 2008
...under which Ascend will promote Lupin’s Suprax 400 mg tablets, a drug to treat urinary tract infections, primarily to obstetricians and gynecologists. Daily Record (subscription),

RPT-Indian drugmaker Lupin eyeing US, emerging mkt buys  -  May 14, 2008
..."We want to build on our Suprax portfolio. We are looking at brands, or companies with brands, that will add $20-$25 million to revenue," she said. Reuters India,

Lupin expects to earn Rs 370cr from Kyowa buy in FY09  -  May 14, 2008
Q: Also tell us about your three big launches, Cefdinir, Lisinopril and Suprax. How much market share are you still retaining on these three and going Moneycontrol.com,

Lupin: Buy  -  Apr 19, 2008
Lupin’s US portfolio of drugs target both seasonal ailments such as flu with antibiotics (Suprax) and perennial ones to treat hypertension and heart-attacks Hindu Business Line,

Focus more towards CRAMS biz: Lupin  -  Feb 5, 2008
According to Sharma, the market share of Lisinopril in UK is 37% and Suprax will continue to grow at 45%. Q: You booked significant revenue on your income Moneycontrol.com,

Lupin plans to buy mid-sized firm in US  -  Jan 25, 2008
The company also markets two line extensions of Suprax in the US. Launched in 2004, the drug currently generates over 8500 prescriptions per week in peak Business Standard,

Lupin Q3FY07-08 cons net profit up 192% to Rs 1809mn  -  Jan 22, 2008
Supported by a sound brand extensions strategy, Suprax continues to record promising YTD growth of 79%. During Q3, the Company’s generic business grew by Moneycontrol.com (press release),

Lupin close to speciality pharma buy in America  -  Nov 6, 2007
Lupin already markets a range of branded paediatric products in the US, including antibiotic Suprax, and has a field force of 55 medical representatives Economic Times,

Lupin: Buy  -  Oct 27, 2007
Lisinopril tablets, used to treat hypertension, maintained the US market leadership with 34 per cent market share while another antibiotic, Suprax’s sales Sify,

Lupin's Q2 net up 46%  -  Oct 24, 2007
During the quarter under review, Suprax Sales touched $ 5.9 million. The company also launched Cefpodoxime Proxetil tabs in France. NDTV.com,

Lupin Q2 Cons net up 46% to Rs 756 million  -  Oct 24, 2007
Suprax sales stood at USD 5.9 million (USD 3.82 million). API revenues from the developing markets (including India) were 31% higher at Rs 2115 million. Myiris.com,

Lupin an outperformer, target Rs 765: Enam  -  Oct 4, 2007
...given that more than 40% of regulated markets business is derived from products with limited competition / difficult to manufacture; such as Suprax, Moneycontrol.com,

Lupin Q1 net up 55  -  Jul 19, 2007
Business Standard,Lisinopril tablets maintained its US market leadership with about 30% market share and revenues from Suprax (cefixime), its flagship anti-bacterial drug,

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Lupin receives US FDA Approval for Suprax  -  May 9, 2007
Express Pharma,The USFDA has approved Lupin's application for Suprax Cefixime for oral suspension 200mg/5ml. The formulation of Suprax is a line extension of Lupin's

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Lupin Pharmaceuticals receives FDA approval for Suprax  -  Apr 15, 2007
News-Medical.net,Lupin Pharmaceuticals has announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) has approved the company's application for Suprax (Cefixime for oral

Lupin Receives US FDA Approval for Novel Formulation of Suprax ...  -  Apr 13, 2007
Compliance Home,...(April 12, 2007)-- Lupin Pharmaceuticals announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) has approved the company's application for Suprax

Lupin gets USFDA approval for paediatric Suprax oral suspension  -  Apr 12, 2007
domain-B,Mumbai: Lupin Ltd has received US Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) approval for its Suprax Cefixime for oral suspension 200mg/5ml.

Lupin Receives US FDA Approval for Novel Formulation of Suprax(R ...  -  Apr 12, 2007
PR Newswire (press release),This novel formulation of Suprax(R) is a line extension of Lupin's flagship anti-infective brand Suprax(R) (Cefixime for oral suspension 100mg/5ml).

Lupin OK'd on stronger-dose Suprax  -  Apr 12, 2007
United Press InternationalBALTIMORE, April 12 (UPI) -- Indian drug maker Lupin said Thursday it has received US approval to market a new formulation of its anti-infective Suprax.

Lupin receives US FDA Approval for Novel Formulation of Suprax ...  -  Apr 11, 2007
Equity Bulls,Lupin Ltd on April 12, 2007 has announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) has approved the Company's application for Suprax® Cefixime for

Lupin recives US FDA for formulation of Suprax  -  Apr 12, 2007
Myiris.com,Lupin, announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (US FDA), approved the company`s application, for Suprax Cefixime for oral suspension 200mg/5ml.

Lupin has received US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA ...  -  Apr 12, 2007
NDTV.com,..."This approval enables the launch of this important line extension to our brand Suprax in the US and allows us to increase our share of the cephalosporin

Lupin set to widen its base in paediatric mkt  -  Apr 11, 2007
Economic Times,MUMBAI: Pharmaceutical firm Lupin on Thursday said it has received US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) approval for Suprax Cefixime, an antibiotic,

Lupin, Ranbaxy get USFDA nod  -  Apr 15, 2007
Business Standard,Lupin said the USFDA has approved its anti-infective Suprax, the cefixime for oral suspension 200mg and 5ml. This novel formulation is a line extension of

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Lupin gets US FDA nod for drug, shares up  -  Apr 12, 2007
Financial Express,Lupin said the drug, a stronger version of its existing Suprax-branded antibiotic, was likely to be popular as it offered parents the convenience of

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Pharma Sector: Few Newsmakers Of The Week - Merck, Pfizer, Mylan ...  -  Apr 14, 2007
Trading Markets,Cefixime was marketed by Wyeth until March 2003 under the Suprax brand. Lupin relaunched the product under the Suprax trademark in April 2004.

Resistance Takes Gonorrhea to Last Line of Defense  -  Apr 13, 2007
MedPage Today,...urethra, and rectum, either 125 milligrams of ceftriaxone in a single intramuscular dose or 400 milligrams of cefixime (Suprax) in a single oral dose.

Agency urges change in antibiotics for gonorrhea  -  Apr 12, 2007
International Herald Tribune,The centers also recommend the one-time use of cefixime, or Suprax, but tablets of cefixime are not available in the recommended 400-milligram dose.

Lupin Q3 net stands at Rs 620.20 mn  -  Jan 17, 2007
Myiris.com,Suprax sales by US subsidiary during the quarter were USD 7.6 million (USD 3.7 million). It achieved market leadership with a 27% share (November 2006 IMS

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...of tPA, SmithKline for its Hivagen test, Amgen for Neupogen, Fujisawa for Ganite, BristolMeyer-Squibb for Cardio Tec, Sandoz for Eldyprl, and Lederle for Suprax ... -PharmaLive.com (press release), Brand Names/Synonyms:
Suprax is also known by the following brand names and/or synonymsCFIX; Cefixim; Cefixima [Spanish]; Cefixime; Cefixime Anhydrous; Cefixime [Usan:Ban:Inn:Jan]; Cefiximum [Latin]; Cefixoral; Cefspan; Cephoral; FK 027; Oroken; Suprax; Unixime

Drug Category:
Suprax is categorized under the following by the FDA: Anti-bacterial Agents; Cephalosporins; ATC:J01DD08

Dosage Forms:
Oral Suspension; Tablet; POWDER FOR SOLUTION; POWDER FOR SUSPENSION

Absorption:
Orally 40-50%

Interactions:
-->Interactions for Cefixime:

Carbamazepine: Elevated carbamazepine levels have been reported in postmarketing experience when SUPRAX is administered concomitantly. Drug monitoring may be of assistance in detecting alterations in carbamazepine plasma concentrations.

Warfarin and Anticoagulants: Increased prothrombin time, with or without clinical bleeding, has been reported when cefixime is administered concomitantly.

Drug/Laboratory Test Interactions

A false-positive reaction for ketones in the urine may occur with tests using nitroprusside but not with those using nitroferricyanide.

The administration of SUPRAX may result in a false-positive reaction for glucose in the urine using ClinitestÒ**, Benedictís solution, or Fehlingís solution. It is recommended that glucose tests based on enzymatic glucose oxidase reactions (such as Clinistix®** or Tes-TapeÒ**) be used. A false-positive direct Coombs test has been reported during treatment with other cephalosporin antibiotics; therefore, it should be recognized that a positive Coombs test may be due to the drug.





Chemical IUPAC Name:
8-[2-(2-amino-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)-2-(carboxymethoxyimino)acetyl]amino-4-ethenyl-7-oxo-2-thia-6-azabicyclo[4.2.0]oct-4-ene-5-carboxylic acid

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