Ceforan DS 80 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)

50 ml bottle: ৳ 175.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cefpodoxime proxetil
Company Drug international ltd
Also available as
Ceforan 40 mg suspension Ceforan 100 mg tablet Ceforan 200 mg tablet Ceforan 200 mg capsule

Indications

  • Treatment of acute otitis media caused by specific microorganisms
  • Treatment of pharyngitis/tonsillitis caused by specific microorganisms
  • Treatment of acute maxillary sinusitis caused by specific microorganisms
  • Treatment of community-acquired pneumonia caused by specific microorganisms
  • Treatment of acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis caused by specific microorganisms
  • Treatment of skin and skin structure infections caused by specific microorganisms
  • Treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infections caused by specific microorganisms
  • Treatment of uncomplicated gonorrhea caused by specific microorganisms
  • Treatment of rectal gonococcal infections in women caused by specific microorganisms

Pharmacology

  • Oral 3rd generation cephalosporin
  • Stable to beta lactamases
  • Active against Gram negative and Gram positive bacteria
  • Prodrug with active metabolite Cefpodoxime
  • Excretion of Cefpodoxime in urine
  • Activity against a wide range of gram-positive bacteria
  • Activity against a wide range of gram-negative bacteria

Dosage & Administration

  • Dosage for adults and adolescents
  • Dosage for infants and pediatric patients
  • Dosing adjustment for patients with renal dysfunction
  • Dose adjustment not necessary for patients with liver cirrhosis

Interaction

  • Interactions with antacids
  • Interactions with H 2 blockers
  • Interactions with probenecid
  • Monitoring of renal function when administered with nephrotoxic drugs

Contraindications

  • Contraindicated in patients with known allergy to Cefpodoxime
  • Contraindicated in patients with known allergy to cephalosporin group of antibiotics

Side Effects

  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea
  • Fungal infections
  • Abdominal pain
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Chest pain
  • Myalgia
  • Dyspepsia
  • Cough

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Not teratogenic or embryocidal in animal trials
  • Limited study in pregnant women
  • Excretion in human milk

Precautions & Warnings

  • Reduction in urinary output due to renal insufficiency
  • Caution in patients receiving potent diuretics
  • Risk of overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms
  • Repeated evaluation of patient's condition

Therapeutic Class

  • Third generation Cephalosporins

Reconstitution

  • Preparation of 50 ml suspension
  • Reconstitution with cooled boil water
  • Shaking the suspension well before use
  • Storage instructions for reconstituted suspension

Storage Conditions

  • Keep in a dry place away from light and heat

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