Emiprox 40 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
50 ml bottle: ৳ 90.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefpodoxime proxetil |
| Company | Virgo pharmaceuticals ltd |
| 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
Pharmacology
- Oral 3rd generation cephalosporin
- Good stability to beta lactamases
- Activity against Gram negative and Gram positive bacteria
- Prodrug with active metabolite Cefpodoxime
- Excretion of 29-33% unchanged in urine in 12 hours
Dosage & Administration
- Adults and Adolescents (13 years and older):
- Specific dosages for different infections
- Dosing intervals for renal dysfunction
- No dose adjustment necessary for liver cirrhosis
- Infants and Pediatric Patients (2 months to 12 years):
- Specific dosages for different infections
Interaction
- Reduced plasma level and absorption with antacids or H 2 blockers
- Inhibition of renal excretion by probenecid
- Close monitoring with nephrotoxic drugs
Contraindications
- Allergy to Cefpodoxime or cephalosporins
Side Effects
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Skin & vaginal fungal infection
- Abdominal pain
- Headache
- Chest pain
- Myalgia
- Dyspepsia
- Dizziness
- Vertigo
- Cough
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not teratogenic or embryocidal in animal trials
- No adequate and well-controlled study in pregnant women
- Excreted in human milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Dose reduction in renal insufficiency
- Caution with concurrent potent diuretics
- Prolonged use may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms
- Repeated evaluation essential
Therapeutic Class
- Third generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Instructions for preparing 50 ml suspension
- Shake well before use
- Storage instructions
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children