Cefobid 40 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
50 ml bottle: ৳ 98.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefpodoxime proxetil |
| Company | Unimed unihealth pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Cefobid
Categories
- Antibiotic
- Oral medication
- Pharmaceutical
Description
- Cefobid is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by susceptible microorganisms
- An oral third generation cephalosporin with good stability to beta-lactamases and activity against Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria
Color options
- White
Functions
- Treatment of acute otitis media
- Treatment of pharyngitis/tonsillitis
- Treatment of acute maxillary sinusitis
- Treatment of community-acquired pneumonia
- Treatment of acute 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
- Eliminating susceptible strains of microorganisms in adults and adolescents
- Eliminating susceptible strains of microorganisms in infants and pediatric patients
Dosage administration
- Pharyngitis/tonsillitis: 100mg 12 hourly for 5 to 10 days
- Acute maxillary sinusitis: 200mg 12 hourly for 10 days
- Community-acquired pneumonia: 200mg 12 hourly for 14 days
- Acute bacterial exacerbations of chronic bronchitis: 200mg 12 hourly for 10 days
- Skin and skin structure: 400mg 12 hourly for 7 to 14 days
- Uncomplicated urinary tract infection: 100mg 12 hourly for 7 days
- Uncomplicated gonorrhea: single dose of 200mg
- Rectal gonococcal infections in women: single dose of 200mg
- Dosing adjustments for patients with renal dysfunction
- No dose adjustment for patients with liver cirrhosis
Interaction
- Antacids may reduce peak plasma level and extent of absorption
- Probenecid may increase renal excretion of cefpodoxime
- Close monitoring of renal function advised when administered concomitantly 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
- Not teratogenic or embryocidal in animal trials
- Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
- Excreted in human milk, decision should be made whether to discontinue breastfeeding or the drug
Precautions warnings
- Reduced total daily dose in case of renal insufficiency
- 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
- Add 30 ml of cooled boiled water to the dry mixture in the bottle
- Shake the suspension well before each use
- Store reconstituted suspension in a cool and dry place, preferably in the refrigerator
- Unused portion should be discarded after 14 days
Storage conditions
- Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children