Cefipod 20 mg/ml (Pediatric Drops)
15 ml bottle: ৳ 60.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefpodoxime proxetil |
| Company | Asiatic laboratories ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Acute otitis media
- Pharyngitis/tonsillitis
- Acute maxillary sinusitis
- Community acquired pneumonia
- Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis
- Skin and skin structure infections
- Uncomplicated urinary tract infections
- Uncomplicated gonorrhea
- Rectal gonococcal infections in women
Pharmacology
- 3rd generation cephalosporin
- Stability to beta lactamases
- Activity against gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria
- Prodrug with active metabolite Cefpodoxime
- Excreted unchanged in urine
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dosage for pharyngitis/tonsillitis
- Adult dosage for acute maxillary sinusitis
- Adult dosage for community-acquired pneumonia
- Adult dosage for acute bacterial exacerbations of chronic bronchitis
- Adult dosage for skin and skin structure infections
- Adult dosage for uncomplicated urinary tract infection
- Adult dosage for uncomplicated gonorrhea
- Pediatric dosage for acute otitis media
- Pediatric dosage for pharyngitis/tonsillitis
- Pediatric dosage for acute maxillary sinusitis
- Dosing interval adjustment for severe renal impairment
- No dose adjustment needed in patients with liver cirrhosis
Interaction
- Effects of antacids on absorption
- Inhibition of renal excretion by probenecid
- Monitoring of renal function 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
- Incidence of fungal skin rash higher in children
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not teratogenic in animal trials
- No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
- Excretion in human milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Reduced dosage in patients with reduced urinary output
- Caution with concurrent potent diuretics
- Potential for overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms
- Prolonged use may require repeated evaluation of patient's condition
Therapeutic Class
- Third generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Instructions for reconstituting 50 ml suspension
- Shake well before use
- Storage instructions for reconstituted suspension
Storage Conditions
- Keep in dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children