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
Emiprox ds 80 mg suspension

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

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