Cefdox 100 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 22.13 (1 x 6: ৳ 132.78)
Strip Price: ৳ 132.78
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefpodoxime proxetil |
| Company | Aci limited |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Acute otitis media treatment
- Pharyngitis/tonsillitis treatment
- Sinusitis treatment
- Community acquired pneumonia treatment
- Bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis treatment
- Skin and skin structure infection treatment
- Urinary tract infection treatment
- Gonorrhea treatment
- Rectal gonococcal infection treatment
Pharmacology
- Oral 3rd generation cephalosporin
- Stability to beta lactamases
- Activity against Gram negative and Gram positive bacteria
- Prodrug with active metabolite Cefpodoxime
- Approximately 29-33% excreted unchanged in the urine
Dosage & Administration
- Dosage for Adults and Adolescents
- Dosage for Infants and Pediatric Patients
- Dosage adjustment for patients with renal dysfunction
- Similar pharmacokinetics in patients with liver cirrhosis
Interaction
- Interactions with antacids and H2 blockers
- Inhibition of renal excretion by probenecid
- Close monitoring with nephrotoxic drugs
Contraindications
- 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
- Non-teratogenic in animal trials
- No adequate and well-controlled study in pregnant women
- Excretion in human milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Reduction of dose in patients with transient or persistent reduction in urinary output
- Caution in patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics
- Prolonged use may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms
Therapeutic Class
- Third generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Instructions for reconstitution of suspension
- Shake well before use
- Storage conditions for reconstituted suspension
Storage Conditions
- Storage in a dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children