Starin 200 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 40.00 (1 x 8: ৳ 320.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 320.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefpodoxime proxetil |
| Company | Eskayef pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
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
- Third generation cephalosporin
- Good stability to beta lactamases
- Activity against Gram negative and Gram positive bacteria
- Prodrug with active metabolite Cefpodoxime
- Approximately 29 to 33% excreted unchanged in urine in 12 hours
Dosage & Administration
- Recommended dosage for adults and adolescents
- Recommended dosage for infants and pediatric patients
- Dosing adjustment for patients with renal dysfunction
- Pharmacokinetics in patients with liver cirrhosis
Interaction
- Concomitant administration with antacids
- Concomitant administration with H 2 blockers
- Inhibition of renal excretion by probenecid
- Close monitoring of renal function when administered with nephrotoxic drugs
Contraindications
- Known allergy to Cefpodoxime or cephalosporin antibiotics
Side Effects
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Skin and 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 studies in pregnant women
- Excretion in human milk
- Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
- Decision on breastfeeding
Precautions & Warnings
- Reduced dose in patients with renal insufficiency
- Caution in patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics
- Prolonged use may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms
- Repeated evaluation of the patient’s condition
Therapeutic Class
- Third generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Instructions for reconstituting 50 ml suspension
- Shake well before each use
- Storage conditions for reconstituted suspension
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children