Desbac 40 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
50 ml bottle: ৳ 98.68
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefpodoxime proxetil |
| Company | General pharmaceuticals ltd |
Product Title
- Desbac 3rd Generation Cephalosporin Medicine
Product Category
- Medicines
- Antibiotics
- Pharmaceuticals
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
- Activity against Gram negative and Gram positive bacteria
- Good stability to beta lactamases
- Prodrug with active metabolite Cefpodoxime
- Proportion of excretion in urine
- Stability in presence of beta-lactamase enzyme
- Effective against gram-positive bacteria
- Effective against gram-negative bacteria
Dosage & Administration
- Specific dosages for different infections in adults and adolescents
- Specific dosages for different infections in infants and pediatric patients
- Dosing adjustment for patients with renal dysfunction
- Pharmacokinetics in patients with liver cirrhosis
Interaction
- Impact of antacids on peak plasma level
- Impact of H2 blockers on the extent of absorption
- Renal excretion inhibition by probenecid
- Monitoring of renal function with nephrotoxic drugs
Contraindications
- Known allergy to Cefpodoxime
- Known allergy to cephalosporin group of antibiotics
Side Effects
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Skin & vaginal fungal infection
- Abdominal pain
- Headache
- Chest pain
- Myalgia
- Dyspepsia
- Dizziness
- Vertigo
- Cough
- Incidence of fungal skin rash in children
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Teratogenic and embryocidal effects in animal trials
- Excretion in human milk
- Considerations for use during pregnancy
- Considerations for breastfeeding
Precautions & Warnings
- Reduction of total daily dose in renal insufficiency
- Caution in patients receiving potent diuretics
- Potential for overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms with prolonged use
- Need for repeated evaluation of the patient's condition
Therapeutic Class
- Third generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Instructions for reconstituting 50 ml suspension
- Shaking well before each use
- Storage and shelf life of reconstituted suspension
Storage Conditions
- Storage in a dry place away from light and heat
- Safety precaution to keep out of the reach of children