Consuming alcohol with Cefpodoxime does not cause any harmful side effects.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cefpodoxime is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cefpodoxime is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Avoid prolonged use of Cefpodoxime, since it may have possible effects such...
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UNSAFE
Cefpodoxime may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CAUTION
Cefpodoxime should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cefpodoxime may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cefpodoxime is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Cefpodoxime is recommended.
Medicine Overview of Cefpodoxime 200mg Capsule
Introduction
Cefpodoxime is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the lungs (eg. pneumonia), urinary tract, ear, nasal sinus, throat, and skin. It kills bacteria, which helps to improve your sympt...
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Uses of Cefpodoxime
Bacterial infections
Side effects of Cefpodoxime
Common
Rash
Nausea
Diarrhea
How to use Cefpodoxime
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Cefpodoxime is to be taken with food.
How Cefpodoxime works
Cefpodoxime is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.
What if you forget to take Cefpodoxime?
If you miss a dose of Cefpodoxime, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
Your doctor has prescribed Cefpodoxime to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection harder to tr...
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Discontinue Cefpodoxime and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in ...
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Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find bloo...
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Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Cefpodoxime as it may cause increased side effects.
Should be taken with food. Take after meals.
Reconstitution: Reconstitute powd for oral susp at the time of dispensing by adding the amount of wate...
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Adult Dose
Acute Bronchitis & Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Bronchitis, Acute Maxillary Sinusitis
200 mg PO q12hr for 10 days
Acute Community-Acquired Pneum...
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Child Dose
Child : PO 10 mg/kg/day, max 400 mg/day q12h
6 months - 2 years : 40 mg every 12 hours
3 - 8 years : 80 mg every 12 hours
over 9 years : 100 mg e...
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Renal Dose
Renal impairment: Patients on haemodialysis: Dose should be given after each dialysis session.
CrCl (ml/min) Dosage Recommendation
10-39 Increase do...
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Contraindication
Hypersensitivity.
Mode of Action
Cefpodoxime binds to one or more of the penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) which inhibits the final transpeptidation step of peptidoglycan synthesis i...
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Precaution
History of allergy to penicillin; severe renal impairment; pregnancy and lactation.
Lactation: Drug excreted in breast milk in low concentrations; ...
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Side Effect
>10%
Diarrhea in infants and toddlers (15.4%),Diaper rash (12.1%)
1-10%
Diarrhea (7.4%),Nausea (3.8%),Vaginal infection (3.1%),Vomiting (1.1-2.1%...
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Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy category: B
Lactation: Drug excreted in breast milk in low concentrations; not recommended
Interaction
Antacids or H2-blockers may decrease the absorption of cefpodoxime. Probenecid inhibits renal excretion.
Potentially Fatal: Monitor renal function ...
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