Uses of Cefposan 100

Cefposan 100 is an antibiotic indicated for the treatment of upper respiratory tract infections, community-acquired pneumonia, genital - urinary tract infections,... So what are the uses of the drug and what should be noted? what when taking medicine?

Cefposan 100 has the main ingredient Cefpodoxime - a 3rd generation Cephalosporin antibiotic with high stability to bacterial beta-lactamases. Cefpodoxime exerts its antibacterial action through inhibition of bacterial cell wall synthesis, thereby preventing bacterial replication.
Cefposan 100 has a broad spectrum of antibacterial activity against many strains of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. The drug is completely absorbed and peak plasma concentrations are reached 2 hours after oral administration. Approximately 40% of the drug is bound to plasma proteins. The drug is eliminated unchanged by the kidneys.

Cefposan 100 is indicated for the treatment of the following infections:
Acute otitis media, sinusitis, tonsillitis, pharyngitis,... Community-acquired pneumonia. Skin and soft tissue infections. Acute gonorrhea has no complications. Genitourinary tract infections.

Cefposan 100 should not be used in cases of allergy to Cefpodoxime, Cephalosporin antibiotics or any other ingredient of the drug.
Note when using Cefposan 100
Before taking the drug, it is necessary to clearly consider the patient's allergy to Penicillin. Elderly people with reduced liver function, patients with kidney failure when using the drug should be cautious. The drug crosses the placenta and breast milk, so the benefits and harms should be considered when using the drug in pregnant and lactating women. Patients with peptic ulcer disease, myasthenia gravis, hepatic coma when taking the drug may have an increased risk of side effects.

Antacids or H2 receptor blockers will reduce the concentration of Cefposan 100 in the blood plasma, reducing the effect of the drug.
Cefposan 100 can make the direct Coomb test positive.

5.1 How to take Cefposan 100 is available in hard capsules for oral administration. The drug can be taken with or after a meal because food does not affect drug metabolism.
Dosage in adults
Upper respiratory tract infections: 100mg (1 tablet) x 2 times/day. Use 7-10 days. Community-acquired pneumonia: 200mg (2 tablets) x 2 times/day. Use for 14 days. Uncomplicated acute gonorrhea: Single dose of 200mg (2 tablets)/time. Uncomplicated urinary tract infections: 100mg (1 tablet) x 2 times/day. Use for 7 days. Skin or soft tissue infections: 400mg (4 tablets) x 2 times/day. Use for 7-14 days. In patients with renal impairment, the glomerular filtration rate is less than 30ml/min. The interval between doses is 24 hours. Cirrhosis patients take the same dose as normal people. 5.2 Dosage in children Acute otitis media: 10 mg/kg/day in 2 divided doses; Maximum dose 400mg/day. Use for 7-10 days. Pharyngitis, tonsillitis: 10 mg/kg/day divided into 2 oral doses; The maximum dose is 200mg/day. Use for 10 days.

Some unwanted effects may be encountered when taking Cefposan 100
6.1 Common side effects Nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain. Allergic reactions, rash, itching. Headache. 6.2 Uncommon side effects Fever. Joint pain. Increased liver enzymes, hepatitis, cholestatic jaundice. 6.3 Rare side effects Colitis . Decreased eosinophils, granulocytopenia, thrombocytopenia. Interstitial nephritis, acute renal failure. Thus, Cefposan is a 3rd generation cephalosporin antibiotic with antibacterial effects on many strains of Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria. The drug is widely indicated in respiratory tract infections, genitourinary tract infections,... However, to avoid drug resistance on sensitive bacterial standards, the drug should be used strictly according to the indications for treatment. dose and duration by your doctor.