Cepoxid 40 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
50 ml bottle: ৳ 100.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefpodoxime proxetil |
| Company | Apex pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Treatment of acute otitis media
- Treatment of pharyngitis/tonsillitis
- Treatment of acute maxillary sinusitis
- Treatment of community acquired pneumonia
- Treatment of acute bacterial exacerbation 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
Pharmacology
- Oral 3rd generation cephalosporin
- Stable to beta lactamases
- Activity against Gram negative bacteria
- Activity against Gram positive bacteria
- Prodrug with active metabolite Cefpodoxime
- Approximately 29 to 33% excreted unchanged in urine
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dosage for various infections
- Infant and pediatric dosage for different infections
- Dosing intervals for patients with renal dysfunction
- No dose adjustment needed for patients with liver cirrhosis
Interaction
- Concomitant administration with high doses of antacids
- Concomitant administration with H2 blockers
- Inhibition of renal excretion by probenecid
- Advised close monitoring with nephrotoxic drugs
Contraindications
- Known allergy to Cefpodoxime or cephalosporin group of antibiotics
Side Effects
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Skin fungal infection
- Vaginal fungal infection
- Abdominal pain
- Headache
- Chest pain
- Myalgia
- Dyspepsia
- Dizziness
- Vertigo
- Cough
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not teratogenic in animal trials
- No adequate and well-controlled study in pregnant women
- Excretion in human milk
- Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
Precautions & Warnings
- Reduction of total daily dose in patients with renal insufficiency
- Caution in patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics
- Potential for overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms
- Repeated evaluation of patient's condition essential
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
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