Epoxim 200 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 35.00 (8's pack: ৳ 280.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefpodoxime proxetil |
| Company | Peoples pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of acute otitis media caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae
- Treatment of pharyngitis/tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes
- Treatment of acute maxillary sinusitis caused by Haemophilus influenzae
- Treatment of community acquired pneumonia caused by S. pneumoniae or H. influenza
- Treatment of acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis
- Treatment of skin and skin structure infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus
- Treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infections
- Treatment of uncomplicated gonorrhea
- Rectal gonococcal infections in women
- Oral 3rd generation cephalosporin
- Good stability to beta lactamases
- Activity against Gram negative and Gram positive bacteria
- Prodrug with active metabolite Cefpodoxime
- Excretion of Cefpodoxime in the urine
- Treatment before identification of infecting organism
- Wide range of gram-positive & gram-negative bacteria
- High stability in presence of β-lactamase enzyme
- Adult dosage and administration
- Pediatric dosage and administration
- Dosing intervals for patients with renal dysfunction
- Pharmacokinetics in patients with liver cirrhosis
- Interaction with antacids
- Interaction with probenecid
- Close monitoring with nephrotoxic drugs
- Contraindicated in patients with known allergy to Cefpodoxime or cephalosporin group
- Side effects such as diarrhea, nausea, fungal infections, abdominal pain, headache
- Pregnancy and lactation use
- Discontinuation of breast-feeding decision
- Reduction in urinary output due to renal insufficiency
- Administration caution to patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics
- Prolonged use may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms
- Repeated evaluation of the patient’s condition
- Therapeutic Class: Third generation Cephalosporins
- Reconstitution instructions for suspension
- Storage conditions away from light and heat
- Storage conditions away from reach of children