Orelox (Cefpodoxime)
Brand Name: Orelox
Generic Name: Cefpodoxime
Manufacturer/Agent: Sanofi-aventis
Formulation: susp
Strength: 100ml
Pack size: 1
Trade Price: KES 1,761.00
Retail Price: @ KES 2,348.00
Class: Antibacterials: Cephalosporins (Anti-infectives)
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Precautions: Cephalosporin hypersensitivity.
Indications/Uses: Respiratory tract, urinary tract infections; 100-200mg bd, with food. skin nad soft tissue 200mg bd. gonorrhoea 200mg stat.
Interactions: Antacids and h2-receptor antagonists reduce absorption.
Side Effects: Rash. diarrhea. headache. nausea. vomiting. urticaria. fever. gastro-intestinal upset. bronchospasm. hypotension. erythema multiforme. arthralgia. anaphylaxis.