Ximocef 200 mg (Capsule)

Unit Price: ৳ 40.00 (2 x 4: ৳ 320.00)
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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cefpodoxime proxetil
Company Kumudini pharma ltd
Also available as
Ximocef 40 40 mg suspension Ximocef 20 mg pediatric drop

Title

  • Ximocef

Categories

  • Medicine
  • Pharmaceuticals

Description

  • Ximocef is an oral 3rd generation cephalosporin indicated for the treatment of infections caused by susceptible microorganisms.

Available color options

  • White

Dimensions

  • N/A

Weight

  • N/A

Active ingredient

  • Cefpodoxime Proxetil

Indicated for

  • Acute otitis media caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Streptococcus pyogenes, Haemophilus influenza, Moraxella catarrhalis
  • Pharyngitis/tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes
  • Acute maxillary sinusitis caused by Haemophilus influenzae, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Moraxella catarrhalis
  • Community-acquired pneumonia caused by S. pneumoniae or H. influenza
  • Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis caused by S. pneumoniae, H. influenzae, or M. catarrhalis
  • Skin and skin structure infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes
  • Uncomplicated urinary tract infections caused by E. coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Proteus mirabilis, Staphylococcus saprophyticus
  • Uncomplicated gonorrhea caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae
  • Rectal gonococcal infections in women due to Neisseria gonorrhoeae

Pharmacology

  • Cefpodoxime is an oral 3rd generation cephalosporin
  • Good stability to beta lactamases
  • Activity against Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria
  • Approximately 29 to 33% excreted unchanged in the urine in 12 hours
  • More effective against gram-positive bacteria than other 3rd generation oral cephalosporins

Dosage and administration

  • Adults and Adolescents (13 years and older): Various dosage regimens for different infections
  • Infants and Pediatric Patients (2 months to 12 years): Various dosage regimens for different infections
  • Patients with renal dysfunction: Dosing interval adjustment required
  • Patients with liver cirrhosis: No dose adjustment necessary

Interactions

  • Antacids
  • H 2 blockers
  • Probenecid
  • Nephrotoxic drugs

Contraindications

  • Known allergy to Cefpodoxime or cephalosporin group of antibiotics

Side effects

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

Pregnancy and lactation

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

Precautions and warnings

  • Reduce total daily dose in patients with reduction in urinary output
  • Administer with caution to patients receiving potent diuretics
  • Prolonged use may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms

Therapeutic class

  • Third generation Cephalosporins

Reconstitution

  • Instructions for reconstituting a 50 ml suspension

Storage conditions

  • Keep in a dry place away from light and heat

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