Sefox 100 mg (Capsule)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cefpodoxime proxetil
Company Navana pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Sefox 40 mg suspension

Indications

  • Treatment of acute otitis media caused by specific microorganisms
  • Treatment of pharyngitis/tonsillitis caused by specific microorganisms
  • Treatment of acute maxillary sinusitis caused by specific microorganisms
  • Treatment of community-acquired pneumonia caused by specific microorganisms
  • Treatment of acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis caused by specific microorganisms
  • Treatment of skin and skin structure infections caused by specific microorganisms
  • Treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infections caused by specific microorganisms
  • Treatment of uncomplicated gonorrhea caused by specific microorganisms
  • Treatment of rectal gonococcal infections in women caused by specific microorganisms

Pharmacology

  • Oral 3rd generation cephalosporin
  • Stability to beta Lactamases
  • Activity against gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria

Dosage & Administration

  • Dosage and administration guidelines for adults and adolescents
  • Dosage and administration guidelines for infants and pediatric patients
  • Dosing adjustment for patients with renal dysfunction

Interaction

  • Interaction with antacids
  • Interaction with probenecid
  • Monitoring advised when administered with nephrotoxic drugs

Contraindications

  • Contraindicated in patients with known allergy to Cefpodoxime or cephalosporin group antibiotics

Side Effects

  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea
  • Skin and vaginal fungal infections
  • Abdominal pain
  • Headache
  • Chest pain
  • Myalgia
  • Dyspepsia
  • Dizziness
  • Vertigo
  • Cough

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Not teratogenic or embryocidal in animal trials
  • No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
  • Excretion in human milk

Precautions & Warnings

  • Reduction of total daily dose in case of renal insufficiency
  • Caution in patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics
  • Risk of overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms with prolonged use

Therapeutic Class

  • Third generation cephalosporins

Reconstitution

  • Instructions for reconstituting the suspension
  • Shaking well before each use
  • Storage and expiration guidelines for reconstituted suspension

Storage Conditions

  • Storage in a dry place away from light and heat
  • Keep out of the reach of children

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