Ceforan 100 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 17.05 (2 x 7: ৳ 238.70)
Strip Price: ৳ 119.35
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefpodoxime proxetil |
| Company | Drug international ltd |
| Also available as |
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