Cefokid DS 80 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
50 ml bottle: ৳ 175.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefpodoxime proxetil |
| Company | Euro pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of acute otitis media
- Treatment of pharyngitis/tonsillitis
- Treatment of maxillary sinusitis
- Treatment of community acquired pneumonia
- Treatment of bacterial bronchitis
- Treatment of skin and skin structure infections
- Treatment of urinary tract infections
- Treatment of uncomplicated gonorrhea
- Treatment of rectal gonococcal infections
Pharmacology
- Oral 3rd generation cephalosporin
- Good stability to beta lactamases
- Activity against Gram negative and Gram positive bacteria
- Prodrug with active metabolite Cefpodoxime
- Approximately 29-33% excreted unchanged in urine
Dosage & Administration
- Adults and Adolescents (13 years and older):
- Specific dosage for different infections
- Dosing adjustments for renal dysfunction
- No dose adjustment needed for liver cirrhosis patients
- Infants and Pediatric Patients (2 months to 12 years):
- Specific dosage for different infections
Interaction
- Reduced absorption with antacids
- Inhibited renal excretion by probenecid
- Monitoring advised with nephrotoxic drugs
Contraindications
- 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 higher in children
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not teratogenic or embryocidal in animal trials
- Limited study in pregnant women
- Excreted in human milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Use with caution in patients with reduced urinary output
- Administer with caution to patients on potent diuretics
- Prolonged use may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms
Therapeutic Class
- Third generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Instructions for reconstituting suspension
- Storage instructions for reconstituted suspension
Storage Conditions
- Keep in dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of reach of children