Epoxim 40 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
50 ml bottle: ৳ 98.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefpodoxime proxetil |
| Company | Peoples pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of infections caused by susceptible microorganisms
- Acute otitis media
- Pharyngitis/tonsillitis
- Acute maxillary sinusitis
- Community acquired pneumonia
- Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis
- Skin and skin structure infections
- Uncomplicated urinary tract infections
- Uncomplicated gonorrhea
- Rectal gonococcal infections in women
Pharmacology
- Oral 3rd generation cephalosporin
- Stable to beta lactamases
- Activity against Gram negative and Gram positive bacteria
- Prodrug with active metabolite Cefpodoxime
- Excretion in urine
- Susceptible strains of microorganisms
Dosage & Administration
- Dosage for adults and adolescents
- Dosage for infants and pediatric patients
- Dosing intervals for patients with renal dysfunction
- Dose adjustment for patients with liver cirrhosis
Interaction
- Antacids interaction
- Probenecid interaction
- Nephrotoxic drugs interaction
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with known allergy to Cefpodoxime or cephalosporin antibiotics
Side Effects
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Skin & vaginal fungal infections
- Abdominal pain
- Headache
- Chest pain
- Myalgia
- Dyspepsia
- Dizziness
- Vertigo
- Cough
- Incidence of fungal skin rash in children
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not teratogenic or embryocidal in animal trials
- No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
- Excretion in human milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Reduced dose in patients with reduction in urinary output
- Caution in patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics
- Prolonged use may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms
- Repeated evaluation of patient's condition
Therapeutic Class
- Third generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Instructions for reconstituting 50 ml suspension
- Shake well before each use
- Storage instructions for reconstituted suspension
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children