Roxetil 40 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
50 ml bottle: ৳ 100.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefpodoxime proxetil |
| Company | Healthcare 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
Pharmacology
- Oral 3rd generation cephalosporin
- Good stability to beta lactamases
- Activity against Gram negative and Gram positive bacteria
- Prodrug with active metabolite Cefpodoxime
- 29 to 33% excretion unchanged in urine
Dosage & Administration
- Dosage for adults and adolescents
- Dosage for infants and pediatric patients
- Dosing adjustments for patients with renal dysfunction
Interaction
- Interaction with antacids
- Interaction with probenecid
- Close monitoring with nephrotoxic drugs
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with known allergy to Cefpodoxime
Side Effects
- Side effects include diarrhea
- Side effects include nausea
- Side effects include skin & vaginal fungal infection
- Side effects include abdominal pain
- Side effects include headache
- Side effects include chest pain
- Side effects include myalgia
- Side effects include dyspepsia
- Side effects include dizziness
- Side effects include vertigo
- Side effects include cough
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not teratogenic or embryocidal in animal trial
- Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
- Excreted in human milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Reduce dose in patients with reduction in urinary output
- Administer with caution to patients receiving diuretics
- Prolonged use may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms
Therapeutic Class
- Third generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Instructions for reconstitution of 50 ml suspension
- Shake well before each use
- Storage instructions for reconstituted suspension
Storage Conditions
- Store in a dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of reach of children
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