Abacus Tab 200mg 10 S

What it is used for: Bacterial Infection.

Indications as listed by the manufacturer: Cefpodoxime is indicated for the treatment of patients with mild to moderate infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms in the conditions listed below : Acute otitis media caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae , Pharyngitis and/or tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes , Community-acquired pneumonia caused by S. pneumoniae or H. Influenzae (including beta-lactamase-producing strains) , Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis caused by S. pneumoniae, H. influenzae (non-beta-lactamase-producing strains only), or M. catarrhalis. Data are insufficient at this time to establish efficacy in patients with acute bacterial exacerbations of chronic bronchitis caused by beta-lactamase-producing strains of H. influenzae. Acute, uncomplicated urethral and cervical gonorrhea caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae (including penicillinase-producing strains).

How it works: Cefpodoxime is a bactericidal agent that acts by inhibition of bacterial cell wall synthesis. Cefpodoxime has activity in the presence of some beta-lactamases, both penicillinases and cephalosporinases, of Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria.

Active ingredient: Cefpodoxime.

Reported side effects: Cardiovascular - congestive heart failure, migraine, palpitations, vasodilation, hematoma, hypertension, hypotension. Digestive - vomiting, dyspepsia, dry mouth, flatulence, decreased appetite, constipation, oral moniliasis, anorexia, eructation, gastritis, mouth ulcers, gastrointestinal disorders, rectal disorders, tongue disorders, tooth disorders, increased thirst, oral lesions, tenesmus, dry throat, toothache. Hemic and Lymphatic - anemia Metabolic and Nutritional - dehydration, gout, peripheral edema, weight increase. Musculo-skeletal - myalgia. Nervous - dizziness, insomnia, somnolence, anxiety, shakiness, nervousness, cerebral infarction, change in dreams, impaired concentration, confusion, nightmares, paresthesia, vertigo. Respiratory - asthma, cough, epistaxis, rhinitis, wheezing, bronchitis, dyspnea, pleural effusion, pneumonia, sinusitis. Skin - urticaria, rash, pruritus non-application site, diaphoresis, maculopapular rash, fungal dermatitis, desquamation, dry skin non-application site, hair loss, vesiculobullous rash, sunburn. Urogenital - hematuria, urinary tract infections, metrorrhagia, dysuria, urinary frequency, nocturia, penile infection, proteinuria, vaginal pain.

Known drug interactions: Antacids (sodium bicarbonate and aluminum hydroxide) or H2 blockers , Oral anti-cholinergics (e.g., propantheline) , Probenecid , Nephrotoxic drugs.

Lower Respiratory Infection : Adults & Children : >12yr : 200mg every 12 hr for 10-14 days. Otitis Media : Children : 2 mnth-11yr : 5mg/kg every 12hr for 5 days. Upper Respiratory Infection : Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis : Adults & Children : >12yr : 100mg every 12 hr for 5-10days. 2 mnth-11 yr : 5 mg/kg every 12 hr for 5-10 days. Sinusitis : Adults & Children : 12yr : 200mg every 12hr for 10 days. 2mnth-11yr : 5mg/kg every 12 hr for 10 days. Always consult to your doctor or pharamcist for dose adjustments.

Active ingredient: Cefpodoxime. Labelled strength: 200mg.

Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.

Manufactured by Abacus Healthcare (Pvt) Ltd.. Country of origin: Pakistan.