Cefdox 40 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)

50 ml bottle: ৳ 98.67

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cefpodoxime proxetil
Company Aci limited
Also available as
Cefdox 200 mg tablet Cefdox 100 mg capsule Cefdox ds 80 mg suspension Cefdox 20 mg pediatric drop

Indications

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

Pharmacology

  • Oral 3rd generation cephalosporin
  • Stability to beta lactamases
  • Activity against Gram negative and Gram positive bacteria
  • Prodrug with active metabolite Cefpodoxime
  • Excretion in urine
  • High stability against beta-lactamase enzyme
  • Effective against gram-positive bacteria
  • Wide range of susceptible microorganisms
  • Good stability in the presence of beta-lactamase enzyme

Dosage & Administration

  • Dosage for adults and adolescents
  • Dosage for infants and pediatric patients
  • Dosing intervals for patients with renal dysfunction
  • Dose adjustment in patients with liver cirrhosis
  • Duration of treatment for various indications

Interaction

  • Interaction with antacids
  • Interaction with H 2 blockers
  • Interaction with probenecid
  • Monitoring of renal function with nephrotoxic drugs

Contraindications

  • Known allergy to Cefpodoxime
  • Known allergy to cephalosporin group of antibiotics

Side Effects

  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea
  • Skin & vaginal fungal infection
  • Abdominal pain
  • Headache
  • Chest pain
  • Myalgia
  • Dyspepsia
  • Dizziness
  • Vertigo
  • Cough
  • Incidence of side effects in children

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Not teratogenic or embryocidal in animal trials
  • No adequate and well-controlled study in pregnant women
  • Consideration for use during pregnancy
  • Excretion in human milk
  • Consideration for use during lactation

Precautions & Warnings

  • Reduction in urinary output in renal insufficiency
  • Administration with caution to patients on diuretics
  • Prolonged use leading to overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms
  • Need for repeated evaluation of the patient’s condition

Therapeutic Class

  • Third generation Cephalosporins

Reconstitution

  • Reconstitution process for 50 ml suspension
  • Shake well before each use
  • Storage recommendations for reconstituted suspension

Storage Conditions

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

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