Cefomin 40 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
50 ml bottle: ৳ 96.36
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefpodoxime proxetil |
| Company | Popular pharmaceuticals ltd |
Title
- Cefomin
Categories
- Medicine
- Antibiotic
- Pharmaceutical
Description
- Cefomin is an oral 3rd generation cephalosporin used for the treatment of various bacterial infections.
Color Options
- White
Functions
- Treatment of infections caused by susceptible microorganisms
Materials
- Cefpodoxime Proxetil
Technical Specifications
- 29 to 33% of Cefpodoxime excreted unchanged in the urine in 12 hours
Design Elements
- Suspension form
- Reconstituted suspension
Usability Features
- Oral administration
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
Mode of Action
- Good stability to beta lactamases
- Activity against Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria
- Prodrug with active metabolite Cefpodoxime
Dosage & Administration
- Dosage varies based on age and specific infection
Interaction
- Antacids reduce peak plasma level
- Probenecid inhibits renal excretion
- Nephrotoxic drug caution
Contraindications
- Known allergy to Cefpodoxime or cephalosporins
Side Effects
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Skin & vaginal fungal infection
- Abdominal pain
- Headache
- Chest pain
- Myalgia
- Dyspepsia
- Dizziness
- Vertigo
- Cough
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
- Excreted in human milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Reduce dose in patients with renal insufficiency
- Use with caution in patients receiving potent diuretics
- Prolonged use may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms
Therapeutic Class
- Third generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Addition of water to the dry mixture
- Shake well before use
- Refrigeration of unused portion
Storage Conditions
- Dry place
- Away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children