Starin DS 80 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)

50 ml bottle: ৳ 150.00

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Cefpodoxime proxetil
Company	Eskayef pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as	Starin 100 mg capsule Starin 40 mg suspension Starin pd 20 mg pediatric drop Starin 200 mg capsule

Title

Starin DS

Categories

Oral Antibiotics
Prescription Medication
Pharmaceuticals

Description

Cefpodoxime Proxetil is an antibiotic indicated for the treatment of various infections caused by susceptible microorganisms.

Color Options

N/A

Dosage Form

Tablets
Suspension

Packaging Options

Bottle
Blister Pack

Active Ingredient

Cefpodoxime Proxetil

Antibiotic Class

Third Generation Cephalosporins

Indications

Acute Otitis Media
Pharyngitis
Tonsillitis
Maxillary Sinusitis
Community-Acquired Pneumonia
Exacerbation of Chronic Bronchitis
Skin Infections
Urinary Tract Infections
Gonorrhea

Pharmacology

Good stability to beta-lactamases
Activity against Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria
Prodrug - metabolizes to active form

Dosage & Administration

Adult and Adolescent Dosage
Infant and Pediatric Dosage
Renal Dysfunction Dosage Adjustment
Liver Cirrhosis Dosage Adjustment

Interaction

Antacids Interaction
Probenecid Interaction
Nephrotoxic Drugs Interaction

Contraindications

Known Allergy to Cefpodoxime or Cephalosporins

Side Effects

Diarrhea
Nausea
Fungal Infections
Abdominal Pain
Headache
Dizziness

Pregnancy & Lactation

Use during Pregnancy
Excretion in Human Milk

Precautions & Warnings

Renal Insufficiency Precautions
Concurrent Diuretics Precautions
Prolonged Use Caution
Overgrowth of Non-Susceptible Organisms

Reconstitution

Preparation of Suspension
Shaking Instructions
Storage of Reconstituted Suspension

Storage Conditions

Dry and Cool Storage
Keep Away from Light and Heat
Keep Out of Reach of Children

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