Rovantin 200 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 25.16 (1 x 10: ৳ 251.60)
Strip Price: ৳ 251.60
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefpodoxime proxetil |
| Company | Opsonin pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Title and Category
- Rovantin 3rd Generation Cephalosporin
- Medicine
- Pharmaceuticals
Indications
- Treatment of acute otitis media
- Treatment of pharyngitis/tonsillitis
- Treatment of 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
- 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 Cefpodoxime in urine
Dosage and Administration
- Recommended dosage for adults and adolescents
- Recommended dosage for infants and pediatric patients
- Dosing intervals for patients with renal dysfunction
- No dose adjustment needed for patients with liver cirrhosis
Interaction
- Concomitant administration with antacids
- Concomitant administration with H 2 blockers
- Inhibition of renal excretion by probenecid
- Monitoring of renal function when administered with nephrotoxic drugs
Contraindications
- Allergy to Cefpodoxime or cephalosporin antibiotics
Side Effects
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Skin & vaginal fungal infections
- Abdominal pain
- Headache
- Chest pain
- Myalgia
- Dyspepsia
- Dizziness
- Vertigo
- Cough
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not teratogenic in animal trials
- Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
- Excretion in human milk
- Decision on breastfeeding and drug use
Precautions & Warnings
- Reduction of daily dose in patients with reduced urinary output
- Caution in patients receiving potent diuretics
- Risk of overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms
- Need for repeated evaluation of patient's condition
Therapeutic Class
- Third generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Instructions for reconstituting the suspension
- Shake well before use
- Storage recommendations for reconstituted suspension
Storage Conditions
- Recommendations for storage away from light, heat, and children