Ceforan 100 mg (Tablet)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cefpodoxime proxetil
Company Drug international ltd
Also available as
Ceforan 40 mg suspension Ceforan ds 80 mg suspension Ceforan 200 mg tablet Ceforan 200 mg capsule

Indications

  • Treatment of acute otitis media caused by specific microorganisms
  • Treatment of pharyngitis/tonsillitis caused by specific microorganisms
  • Treatment of acute maxillary sinusitis caused by specific microorganisms
  • Treatment of community-acquired pneumonia caused by specific microorganisms
  • Treatment of acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis caused by specific microorganisms
  • Treatment of skin and skin structure infections caused by specific microorganisms
  • Treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infections caused by specific microorganisms
  • Treatment of uncomplicated gonorrhea caused by specific microorganisms
  • Treatment of rectal gonococcal infections in women caused by specific microorganisms

Pharmacology

  • Oral 3rd generation cephalosporin
  • Good stability to beta lactamases
  • Activity against Gram negative and Gram positive bacteria
  • Prodrug with active metabolite Cefpodoxime
  • % of Cefpodoxime excreted unchanged in the urine

Dosage & Administration

  • Adult dosage and administration details for various infections
  • Infants and pediatric patients dosage and administration details for specific infections
  • Dosing interval adjustment for patients with severe renal impairment
  • Dose adjustment information for patients with liver cirrhosis

Interaction

  • Interaction with antacids and H 2 blockers
  • Interaction with probenecid
  • Monitoring advice for concomitant administration with nephrotoxic drugs

Contraindications

  • Contradiction in patients with known allergy to Cefpodoxime or cephalosporin antibiotics

Side Effects

  • List of side effects including diarrhea, nausea, skin & vaginal fungal infection, abdominal pain, headache, chest pain, myalgia, dyspepsia, dizziness, vertigo, cough

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Teratogenic and embryocidal effects in animal trials
  • Lack of adequate and well-controlled study in pregnant women
  • Excretion of Cefpodoxime in human milk

Precautions & Warnings

  • Dose reduction in patients with reduction in urinary output due to renal insufficiency
  • Cautious administration in patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics
  • Prolonged use leading to overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms
  • Importance of repeated evaluation of the patient's condition

Therapeutic Class

  • Third generation Cephalosporins

Reconstitution

  • Instructions for reconstitution of suspension
  • Storage and shelf-life details of reconstituted suspension

Storage Conditions

  • Storage instructions to keep in a dry place, away from light and heat

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