Cefective 50mg Suspension
MRP: ₹0.00
Packaging
1 x 1 SYRUP
Composition
Cefpodoxime 50mg/5ml
Company
Merck India
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Uses of Cefective 50mg Suspension
Cefpodoxime is a cephalosporin anti-bitoic, It is a broad spectrum anti-biotic and is used in the treatment of various bacterial infections especially respiratory tract infections, skin infections and urinary tract infections. Cefpodoxime uses include treatment of bronchitis, pneumonia, gonorrhea , tonsilitis, sinusitis and urinary tract infections.
Side Effects of Cefective 50mg Suspension
Anaphylactic shock; purpuric nephritis, skin rash, pruritus; diarrhoea, nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting. Potentially Fatal: Pseudomembranous colitis; nephrotoxicity.
Drug Interactions
Antacids or H2-blockers may decrease the absorption of cefpodoxime. Probenecid inhibits renal excretion. Potentially Fatal: Monitor renal function during admin. Additive nephrotoxic effects with furosemide.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity.
Mechanism of Action
Cefpodoxime binds to one or more of the penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) which inhibits the final transpeptidation step of peptidoglycan synthesis in bacterial cell wall, thus inhibiting biosynthesis and arresting cell wall assembly resulting in bacterial cell death. Absorption: Decreased absorption in conditions of low gastric acidity. Bioavailability: about 50%. Distribution: Respiratory and GU tract (therapeutic concentrations); enters breast milk (low concentrations). Protein-binding: 20-30%. Metabolism: De-esterified to cefpodoxime in the intestinal lumen. Excretion: Via the urine (as unchanged); removed by dialysis; 2-3 hr (elimination half-life); prolonged in renal impariment.
Special Precautions
History of allergy to penicillin; severe renal impairment; pregnancy and lactation.
How to Use
Take orally with food and water, as directed by your physician.
How to Store
Keep in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and moisture.
Safety Concerns
- Alcohol: Avoid during treatment.
- Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
- Pregnancy: Contraindicated.
- Liver/Kidney: Use with caution.
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Written by: SastiMedic Medical Team
Reviewed by: Registered Pharmacist