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

50 ml bottle: ৳ 175.66

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cefpodoxime proxetil
Company Renata limited
Also available as
Trucef 40 mg suspension Trucef 20 mg pediatric drop

Title

  • Trucef DS

Categories

  • Antibiotics
  • Medication
  • Pharmaceutical

Description

  • Third generation Cephalosporins
  • Indicated for the treatment of various infections caused by susceptible microorganisms

Dimensions

  • N/A

Color Options

  • N/A

Functions

  • Treats infections caused by susceptible microorganisms
  • Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis

Dosage Forms

  • Tablet
  • Suspension

Dosage Strengths

  • 100mg
  • 200mg
  • 400mg

Usual Dosage

  • 100mg-400mg every 12 hours depending on indication and age group

Technical Specifications

  • Oral 3rd generation cephalosporin
  • Good stability to beta lactamases
  • Activity against Gram negative and Gram positive bacteria

Materials

  • Cefpodoxime
  • Cefpodoxime Proxetil

Mode of Action

  • Active metabolite is Cefpodoxime
  • Approximately 29-33% excreted unchanged in urine in 12 hours

Usability Features

  • Indicated for adults, adolescents, infants, and pediatric patients

Interactions

  • Reduction in peak plasma level and extent of absorption with antacids and H2 blockers
  • Inhibition of renal excretion by probenecid
  • Close monitoring advised with nephrotoxic drugs

Contraindications

  • Known allergy to Cefpodoxime or cephalosporin group of antibiotics

Side Effects

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

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Not teratogenic in animal trials
  • Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
  • Excreted in human milk

Precautions & Warnings

  • Reduced dose in patients with renal insufficiency
  • Caution in patients receiving potent diuretics
  • Prolonged use may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms

Reconstitution

  • For 50 ml suspension: Add 30 ml of cooled boil water to the dry mixture
  • Shake well before each use
  • Store in a cool and dry place, preferably in the refrigerator

Storage Conditions

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

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