Taxetil 20 mg/ml (Pediatric Drops)

15 ml bottle: ৳ 62.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cefpodoxime proxetil
Company Aristopharma ltd
Also available as
Taxetil 40 mg suspension Taxetil ds 80 mg suspension

Title and Categories

  • Taxetil 500mg Tablet
  • Third generation Cephalosporins
  • Prescription Medication

Dimensions

N/A

Color Options

N/A

Functions

  • Treats various infections caused by susceptible microorganisms

Materials

Cefpodoxime Proxetil

Technical Specifications

  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Active Ingredient: Cefpodoxime Proxetil 500 mg
  • Therapeutic Class: Third generation Cephalosporins

Design Elements

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Usability Features

  • Dosage & Administration:
    • Pharyngitis/tonsillitis: 100 mg 12 hourly, 5 to 10 days
    • Acute maxillary sinusitis: 200 mg 12 hourly, 10 days
    • Community-acquired pneumonia: 200 mg 12 hourly, 14 days
    • Acute bacterial exacerbations of chronic bronchitis: 200 mg 12 hourly, 10 days
    • Skin and skin structure: 400 mg 12 hourly, 7 to 14 days
    • Uncomplicated urinary tract infection: 100 mg 12 hourly, 7 days
    • Uncomplicated gonorrhea: single dose of 200 mg
    • Rectal gonococcal infections in women: single dose of 200 mg
  • Age Applicability: Adults, Adolescents (13 years and older), Infants, Pediatric Patients (2 months to 12 years)
  • Special Instructions:
    • Patients with Renal Dysfunction: Dose adjustment needed for severe renal impairment
    • Patients with Liver Cirrhosis: No dose adjustment necessary

Indications

  • 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

Cefpodoxime is an oral 3rd generation cephalosporin with good stability to beta-lactamases and activity against a wide range of gram-positive & gram-negative bacteria.

Interaction

  • Antacids
  • Probenecid
  • Nephrotoxic drugs

Contraindications

Known allergy to Cefpodoxime or cephalosporin antibiotics

Side Effects

  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea
  • Skin & vaginal fungal infection
  • Abdominal pain
  • Headache
  • Chest pain
  • Myalgia
  • Dyspepsia
  • Dizziness
  • Vertigo
  • Cough

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Pregnancy: Use only if clearly needed
  • Lactation: A decision should be made whether to discontinue breastfeeding or discontinue the drug

Precautions & Warnings

  • Reduce dose in patients with renal insufficiency
  • Administer with caution to patients receiving potent diuretics
  • Prolonged use may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms

Reconstitution

Add specified amount of water to the dry mixture in the bottle, shake until all powder is in suspension. Reconstituted suspension should be stored in a cool, dry place.

Storage Conditions

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

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