Medicine details
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Name | Clavuran 100 |
Dosage | Tablet |
Generic Name | Cefpodoxime + Clavulanic Acid |
Classes |
Antiinfective Agent Antibiotic Antibiotic Combination |
Diseases |
Bronchitis Infectious Disease Pneumonia RTI (Respiratory Tract Infection) Sinusitis Tonsillitis UTI (Urinary Tract Infection) |
Company | Drug International Ltd. |
Drug Package Details
Strength | 100 mg + 62.5 mg |
Storage Condition | |
Origin Country | Bangladesh |
Commercial Pack | 14 |
Price per pack | ৳ 309.40 |
Cost per pack | ৳ 272.27 |
Package unit | 7 tabs strip |
Price per unit | ৳ 22.10 |
Cost per unit | ৳ 19.45 |
Discount | 0 |
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Remarks |
Cefpodoxime + Clavulanic Acid
Cefpodoxime + Clavulanic acid is a combination of cephalosporin antibiotic and beta lactamase inhibitor. It kills bacteria by inhibiting cell wall synthesis. It is a bactericidal antibiotic.
Cefpodoxime + Clavulanic acid is indicated for-
- Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis
- Acute community acquired pneumonia
- Pharyngitis or tonsillitis
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Urinary tract infections
- Uncomplicated gonorrhea
- Acute maxillary sinusitis
Cefpodoxime + clavulanic acid is available as oral tablets. The usual adult dose is 100-200 mg per day.
The most common side effects are-
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Liver problems
Cefpodoxime should be used with caution in individuals who are taking diuretics at the same time.
Contraindication
Contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to beta lactam antibiotics such as-
Cefpodoxime and clavulanic acid can cross the placenta and damage a nursing baby. While taking Cefpodoxime and Clavulanic acid, do not breastfeed.