Cefodim 40 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)

50 ml bottle: ৳ 95.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cefpodoxime proxetil
Company Pacific pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Cefodim 100 mg capsule Cefodim 200 mg capsule

Title

  • Cefodim Oral Suspension 50ml

Categories

  • Medicine
  • Antibiotic
  • Pharmaceutical

Description

  • Cefpodoxime is an oral 3rd generation cephalosporin with good stability to beta lactamases and activity against Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria. It is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by susceptible strains of microorganisms, including a wide range of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.

Size

  • 50ml

Color Options

  • No specific color options

Indications

  • Acute otitis media
  • Pharyngitis/tonsillitis
  • Acute maxillary sinusitis
  • Community-acquired pneumonia
  • Acute bacterial exacerbations of chronic bronchitis
  • Skin and skin structure infections
  • Uncomplicated urinary tract infection
  • Uncomplicated gonorrhea
  • Rectal gonococcal infections in women

Mode of Action

  • Good stability to beta lactamases
  • Activity against Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria
  • Oral 3rd generation cephalosporin

Dosage & Administration

  • Adults and adolescents dosage
  • Infants and pediatric patients dosage
  • Patients with renal dysfunction dosage
  • Patients with liver cirrhosis
  • Dosing intervals for severe renal impairment

Interaction

  • Antacids interaction
  • Probenecid interaction
  • Nephrotoxic drugs interaction

Contraindications

  • Known allergy to Cefpodoxime or cephalosporin group of antibiotics

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 trial
  • Excreted in human milk
  • Use in pregnant women only if clearly needed

Precautions & Warnings

  • Reduced total daily dose in renal insufficiency
  • Administered with caution to patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics
  • Possible overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms with prolonged use

Therapeutic Class

  • Third generation Cephalosporins

Reconstitution

  • Instructions for reconstituting the oral suspension
  • Storage and handling guidelines for reconstituted suspension

Storage Conditions

  • Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
  • Keep out of the reach of children

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