PODOTOR-CV

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Product Description

Description: Podotor-CV is a combination of broad-spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic and beta-lactamase inhibitor which is used to treat infections caused by various gram negative and positive bacteria.

Pharmaceutical Dosage Form: Tablet

Route of Administration: Oral

Composition: Each film coated tablet contains:

Cefpodoxime Proxetil  IP

equivalent to Cefpodoxime                    200 mg

Potassium Clavulanate Diluted  IP

equivalent to Clavulanic Acid                125 mg

Excipients                                             q.s.

Colour: Quinoline Yellow Lake

Mechanism of Action: Cefpodoxime possess bactericidal activity against numerous gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. It acts by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis. Clavulanic acid is a beta-lactam, structurally related to penicillins, which possesses the ability to inactivate a wide range of beta-lactamase enzymes commonly found in micro-organisms resistant to penicillins.

Indications: Podotor-CV is indicated for Acute otitis media, Pharyngitis and/or tonsillitis, Community-acquired pneumonia, Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis, Acute, uncomplicated urethral and cervical gonorrhea, Acute, uncomplicated ano-rectal infections, Uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections, Acute maxillary sinusitis, Uncomplicated urinary tract infections (cystitis).

Dosage: As directed by the physician.

Storage: must be stored below temperature 25°C. Protected from light and moisture. Do not refrigerate.

Presentation: 10X1X10 Tablets

Side effects:

Diarrhea

Vomiting

Abdominal pain

Nausea

Headache

Contraindications: Podotor-CV is contraindicated in patients with a known allergy to the cephalosporin group of antibiotics.

Drug Interactions: Podotor-CV can cause drug interaction with following drugs:

Antacids

Probenecid

Nephrotoxic Drugs