E-Pod 80 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)

50 ml bottle: ৳ 96.00

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Cefpodoxime proxetil
Company	Edruc limited
Also available as	E pod 200 mg capsule

Indications

Treatment of acute otitis media
Treatment of pharyngitis/tonsillitis
Treatment of acute maxillary sinusitis
Treatment of community acquired pneumonia
Treatment of acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis
Treatment of skin and skin structure infections
Treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infections
Treatment of uncomplicated gonorrhea
Treatment of rectal gonococcal infections in women

Active Ingredients

Cefpodoxime

Pharmacology

Oral 3rd generation cephalosporin
Good stability to beta lactamases
Activity against Gram negative and Gram positive bacteria

Dosage & Administration

Different dosages for adults and adolescents
Different dosages for infants and pediatric patients
Dosing adjustments for patients with renal dysfunction
No dose adjustment for patients with liver cirrhosis

Interactions

Interaction with antacids
Interaction with probenecid
Close monitoring with nephrotoxic drugs

Contraindications

Contraindicated in patients with known allergy to Cefpodoxime or cephalosporin antibiotics

Side Effects

Diarrhea
Nausea
Skin & vaginal fungal infections
Abdominal pain
Headache
Chest pain
Myalgia
Dyspepsia
Dizziness
Vertigo
Cough

Pregnancy & Lactation

Neither teratogenic nor embryocidal in animal trials
Excreted in human milk
Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
Decision on breastfeeding

Precautions & Warnings

Caution in patients with reduced urinary output
Administration caution with potent diuretics
Prolonged use may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms
Repeated evaluation of patient's condition

Therapeutic Class

Third generation Cephalosporins

Reconstitution

Procedure for reconstituting 50 ml suspension
Storage and shelf life of reconstituted suspension

Storage Conditions

Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
Keep out of reach of children

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