Victorin 20 mg/ml (Pediatric Drops)

15 ml bottle: ৳ 60.18

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cefpodoxime proxetil
Company Novo healthcare and pharma ltd
Also available as
Victorin 200 mg capsule Victorin 40 mg suspension

Title

  • Victorin

Categories

  • Antibiotic
  • Medicine
  • Healthcare

Description

  • Cefpodoxime Proxetil is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by susceptible microorganisms, such as acute otitis media, pharyngitis/tonsillitis, acute maxillary sinusitis, community-acquired pneumonia, acute bacterial exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, skin and skin structure infections, uncomplicated urinary tract infections, uncomplicated gonorrhea, and rectal gonococcal infections in women.

Color Options

  • White

Functions

  • Treats infections caused by susceptible microorganisms
  • Stable to beta-lactamases
  • Excreted unchanged in the urine
  • Prodrug with active metabolite Cefpodoxime
  • Effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria

Materials

  • Cefpodoxime Proxetil

Technical Specifications

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

Design Elements

  • Bottle
  • Reconstituted suspension

Usability Features

  • Indicated for adults, adolescents, infants, and pediatric patients
  • Dosage adjustments for patients with renal dysfunction or liver cirrhosis
  • Shake well before use
  • Storage in a cool and dry place away from light and heat
  • Keep out of the reach of children

Dimensions

  • 50 ml suspension

Dosage & Administration

  • Specific dosages for different infections and age groups
  • Dosing intervals for patients with severe renal impairment
  • No dose adjustment necessary for patients with liver cirrhosis

Interactions

  • Antacids reduce peak plasma level and extent of absorption
  • Probenecid inhibits renal excretion of cefpodoxime
  • Close monitoring advised when administered 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

  • Neither teratogenic nor embryocidal in animal trials
  • No adequate and well-controlled study in pregnant women
  • Excreted in human milk

Precautions & Warnings

  • Reduce total daily dose in patients with transient or persistent reduction in urinary output
  • Administer with caution to patients receiving concurrent treatment with potent diuretics
  • Prolonged use may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms
  • Repeated evaluation of the patient’s condition is essential

Therapeutic Class

  • Third generation Cephalosporins

Reconstitution

  • Addition of cooled boiled water to the dry mixture in the bottle
  • Shake well before use
  • Storage guidelines for reconstituted suspension

Storage Conditions

  • Keep in a dry place away from light and heat

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