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 |
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