Epoxim 100 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 20.00 (12's pack: ৳ 240.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefpodoxime proxetil |
| Company | Peoples pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Epoxim
Categories
- Medicine
- Pharmacy
- Health & Wellness
Description
- Epoxim is a third generation cephalosporin indicated for the treatment of various infections caused by susceptible microorganisms, including acute otitis media, pharyngitis/tonsillitis, maxillary sinusitis, community-acquired pneumonia, bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis, skin and skin structure infections, uncomplicated urinary tract infections, uncomplicated gonorrhea, and rectal gonococcal infections in women.
Indications
- Acute otitis media treatment
- Pharyngitis treatment
- Tonsillitis treatment
- Maxillary sinusitis treatment
- Community-acquired pneumonia treatment
- Bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis treatment
- Skin and skin structure infection treatment
- Urinary tract infection treatment
- Gonorrhea treatment
- Rectal gonococcal infection treatment
Pharmacology
- Oral administration
- Stability to beta-lactamases
- Activity against Gram negative bacteria
- Activity against Gram positive bacteria
- Prodrug metabolism
- Excretion in urine
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dosage
- Adolescent dosage
- Infant dosage
- Pediatric dosage
- Renal dysfunction dosage adjustment
- Liver cirrhosis dosage adjustment
Interaction
- Antacids interaction
- H2 blockers interaction
- Probenecid interaction
- Nephrotoxic drugs interaction
Contraindications
- Known allergy to Cefpodoxime
- Known allergy to cephalosporin antibiotics
Side Effects
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Skin fungal infection
- Vaginal fungal infection
- Abdominal pain
- Headache
- Chest pain
- Myalgia
- Dyspepsia
- Dizziness
- Vertigo
- Cough
- Incidence of side effects in children
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Teratogenicity in animal trials
- Excretion in human milk
- Use during pregnancy
- Breastfeeding decision
Precautions & Warnings
- Renal insufficiency caution
- Concurrent treatment with potent diuretics caution
- Prolonged use caution
- Overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms
Therapeutic Class
- Third generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Suspension reconstitution process
- Shaking before use
- Storage guidelines
Storage Conditions
- Dry storage
- Protection from light and heat
- Keep out of reach of children