Cepdoxim 200 mg (Capsule)

Title

• Cepdoxim

Categories

• Antibiotic
• Medication
• Pharmaceutical

Description

• Oral 3rd generation cephalosporin
• Treatment of infections caused by susceptible microorganisms

Color Options

• N/A

Functions

• Treatment of acute otitis media
• Treatment of pharyngitis/tonsillitis
• Treatment of maxillary sinusitis
• Treatment of community-acquired pneumonia
• Treatment of bacterial exacerbations 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

Materials

• Cefpodoxime Proxetil

Technical Specifications

• Oral administration
• Good stability to beta-lactamases
• Activity against Gram negative and Gram positive bacteria
• Excreted unchanged in the urine

Design Elements

• Prodrug with an active metabolite

Usability Features

• Indicated for adults and adolescents
• Indicated for infants and pediatric patients
• Suitable for patients with renal dysfunction
• Suitable for patients with liver cirrhosis

Dimensions

• N/A

Dosage & Administration

• Varied dosages for different infections and age groups
• Dosing intervals adjusted for patients with renal dysfunction
• No dose adjustment necessary for patients with liver cirrhosis

Interaction

• Interaction with antacids
• Interaction with probenecid
• Close monitoring advised for concomitant administration with nephrotoxic drugs

Contraindications

• Known allergy to Cefpodoxime or cephalosporin group of antibiotics

Side Effects

• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Skin and vaginal fungal infection
• Abdominal pain
• Headache
• Chest pain
• Myalgia
• Dyspepsia
• Dizziness
• Vertigo
• Cough
• Incidence of fungal skin rash higher in children

Pregnancy & Lactation

• Not teratogenic or embryocidal in animal trials
• No adequate and well-controlled study in pregnant women
• Excretion in human milk
• Discontinuation decision for breastfeeding

Precautions & Warnings

• Reduce dose in patients with reduced urinary output due to 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 essential

Therapeutic Class

• Third generation Cephalosporins

Reconstitution

• Instructions for reconstitution of suspension
• Storage 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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