Zedoxim 200 mg (Capsule)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cefpodoxime proxetil
Company Globe pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Zedoxim 40 mg suspension Zedoxim 100 mg capsule Zedoxim 20 mg pediatric drop

Indications

  • Acute otitis media treatment
  • Pharyngitis/tonsillitis treatment
  • Acute maxillary sinusitis treatment
  • Community acquired pneumonia treatment
  • Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis treatment
  • Skin and skin structure infections treatment
  • Uncomplicated urinary tract infections treatment
  • Uncomplicated gonorrhea treatment
  • Rectal gonococcal infections treatment

Pharmacology

  • Oral 3rd generation cephalosporin
  • Stable to beta lactamases
  • Activity against Gram negative and Gram positive bacteria
  • Prodrug with active metabolite Cefpodoxime
  • 29-33% excretion in urine

Dosage & Administration

  • Dosage for adults and adolescents
  • Dosage for infants and pediatric patients
  • Dosing adjustment for severe renal impairment
  • No dose adjustment for patients with liver cirrhosis

Interaction

  • Interaction with antacids
  • Interaction with probenecid
  • Monitoring advised for nephrotoxic drugs

Contraindications

  • Known allergy to Cefpodoxime
  • Known allergy to cephalosporin group of antibiotics

Side Effects

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

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Cefpodoxime not teratogenic or embryocidal in animal trials
  • No adequate and well-controlled study in pregnant women
  • Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
  • Excreted in human milk

Precautions & Warnings

  • Reduce total daily dose in renal insufficiency
  • Administer with caution to patients receiving potent diuretics
  • Prolonged use may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms

Therapeutic Class

  • Third generation Cephalosporins

Reconstitution

  • Reconstitution of 50 ml suspension
  • Shake well before each use
  • Store in a cool and dry place
  • Discard unused portion after 14 days

Storage Conditions

  • Keep in a dry place away from light and heat

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