Xpotil 40 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
50 ml bottle: ৳ 98.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefpodoxime proxetil |
| Company | Cosmic pharma ltd |
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
- Oral 3rd generation cephalosporin
- Stable to beta lactamases
- Activity against Gram negative and Gram positive bacteria
- Prodrug
- Active metabolite is Cefpodoxime
- Excretion in urine
Dosage & Administration
- Dosage for Adults and Adolescents
- Dosage for Infants and Pediatric Patients
- Dosing intervals for severe renal impairment
- Dose adjustment for liver cirrhosis
Interaction
- Antacids
- Probenecid
- Nephrotoxic drugs
Contraindications
- Known allergy to Cefpodoxime or cephalosporin antibiotics
Side Effects
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Skin and vaginal fungal infection
- Abdominal pain
- Headache
- Chest pain
- Myalgia
- Dyspepsia
- Dizziness
- Vertigo
- Cough
- Incidence of fungal skin rash in children
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Teratogenicity in animal trials
- Excretion in human milk
- Use during pregnancy
- Decision regarding breast-feeding
Precautions & Warnings
- Renal insufficiency
- Concurrent treatment with potent diuretics
- Prolonged use leading to overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms
- Evaluation of patient's condition
Therapeutic Class
- Third generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Preparation of suspension
- Shaking well before use
- Storage of reconstituted suspension
Storage Conditions
- Dry place
- Away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children