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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