Cefipod 40 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)

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

• Drug stability to beta lactamases
• Activity against Gram negative and Gram positive bacteria
• Prodrug with active metabolite
• Excretion percentage in urine

Dosage & Administration

• Adult dosage for various infections
• Infant and Pediatric dosage for different infections
• Dosing intervals for renal dysfunction patients
• Dose adjustment for patients with liver cirrhosis

Interaction

• Interaction with high doses of antacids
• Interaction with H 2 blockers
• Inhibition of renal excretion by probenecid
• Close monitoring of renal function with nephrotoxic drugs

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

• Teratogenic and embryocidal status in animal trials
• Use in pregnant women
• Excretion in human milk

Precautions & Warnings

• Reduction in urinary output
• Caution with concurrent use of potent diuretics
• Prolonged use resulting in overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms

Therapeutic Class

• Third generation Cephalosporins

Reconstitution

• Instructions for reconstituting 50 ml suspension
• Storage requirements for reconstituted suspension

Storage Conditions

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

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