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Cefpodoxime Proxetil For Oral Suspension Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Cefpodoxime proxetil 50mg/5mL, 100mg/5mL; for oral susp; lemon-creme flavor.
Pharmacological Class
Cephalosporin.
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How Supplied
Contact supplier.
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Cefpodoxime Proxetil For Oral Suspension Indications
Indications
Susceptible mild to moderate infections including acute otitis media, acute bacterial exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, acute maxillary sinusitis, pharyngitis/tonsillitis, acute community-acquired pneumonia, urinary tract, skin and skin structures; cervical, anorectal (females only) and urethral gonorrhea.
Cefpodoxime Proxetil For Oral Suspension Dosage and Administration
Adult
Take tabs with food. ≥13yrs: Pneumonia: 200mg every 12hrs for 14 days. Bronchitis, sinusitis: 200mg every 12hrs for 10 days. Pharyngitis/tonsillitis: 100mg every 12hrs for 5–10 days. Skin and skin structures: 400mg every 12hrs for 7–14 days. UTI: 100mg every 12hrs for 7 days. Uncomplicated gonorrhea: 200mg once as a single dose. Renal failure or hemodialysis: see full labeling.
Children
Use susp. <2 months: not recommended. 2 months–12yrs: Acute otitis media: 5mg/kg (max 200mg) every 12hrs for 5 days. Pharyngitis/tonsillitis: 5mg/kg (max 100mg) every 12hrs for 5–10 days. Sinusitis: 5mg/kg (max 200mg) every 12hrs for 10 days.
Cefpodoxime Proxetil For Oral Suspension Contraindications
Not Applicable
Cefpodoxime Proxetil For Oral Suspension Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Cefpodoxime Proxetil For Oral Suspension Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Penicillin or other allergy. Labor & delivery. Pregnancy (Cat.B). Nursing mothers: not recommended.
Cefpodoxime Proxetil For Oral Suspension Pharmacokinetics
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Cefpodoxime Proxetil For Oral Suspension Interactions
Interactions
Antacids, H2 antagonists, oral anticholinergics may decrease efficacy. Potentiated by probenecid. Avoid concomitant diuretics, other nephrotoxic drugs. May cause false (+) direct Coomb's test.
Cefpodoxime Proxetil For Oral Suspension Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
GI upset, abdominal pain, headache, rash, anaphylaxis.
Cefpodoxime Proxetil For Oral Suspension Clinical Trials
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Cefpodoxime Proxetil For Oral Suspension Note
Notes
Formerly known under the brand name Vantin.
Cefpodoxime Proxetil For Oral Suspension Patient Counseling
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