Supoxim 40 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)

50 ml bottle: ৳ 98.00

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Cefpodoxime proxetil
Company	Ethical drugs limited

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

Pharmacology

Oral 3rd generation cephalosporin
Stability to beta lactamases
Activity against gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria
Prodrug with active metabolite Cefpodoxime
Excretion in urine

Dosage & Administration

Dosage for adults and adolescents
Dosage for infants and pediatric patients
Dosing intervals for patients with renal dysfunction
Dosing in patients with liver cirrhosis

Interaction

Interaction with antacids
Interaction with H2 blockers
Interaction with probenecid
Concomitant use with nephrotoxic drugs

Contraindications

Known allergy to Cefpodoxime
Known allergy to cephalosporin group of antibiotics

Side Effects

Diarrhea
Nausea
Skin and vaginal fungal infection
Abdominal pain
Headache
Chest pain
Myalgia
Dyspepsia
Dizziness
Vertigo
Cough

Pregnancy & Lactation

Teratogenicity and embryocidal properties in animal trials
Use in pregnant women
Excretion in human milk

Precautions & Warnings

Reduced dose in patients with renal insufficiency
Caution in patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics
Risk of overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms

Therapeutic Class

Third generation Cephalosporins

Reconstitution

Instructions for reconstituting the suspension
Storage recommendations for reconstituted suspension

Storage Conditions

Storage in dry place
Protection from light and heat
Keep out of reach of children

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