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Cefpodoxime Proxetil Tablets

Cefpodoxime proxetil tablets are a type of antibiotic medication used to treat bacterial infections in various parts of the body. The drug belongs to the cephalosporin class of antibiotics and works by stopping bacterial growth or killing bacteria altogether. The medication comes in tablet and suspension forms, and the dosage and duration of treatment depend on the condition being treated. Patients are advised to take cefpodoxime as directed by their healthcare provider, even if they start feeling better. Skipping doses or stopping the medication too soon can lead to antibiotic resistance and a return of the infection symptoms. Patients with colitis, diarrhea, kidney disease, and infants younger than two months old should use cefpodoxime with caution. Side effects may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and head pains, while serious side effects may include fever, difficulty breathing or swallowing, and a return of the infection symptoms.

Uses

• Cefpodoxime Proxetil Tablets are a type of antibiotic medication used to treat various bacterial infections in different parts of the body, including bronchitis, pneumonia, gonorrhea, skin, ear, sinuses, throat, tonsils, and urinary tract infections.
• It belongs to the cephalosporin class of antibiotics, which works by stopping bacterial growth or killing bacteria altogether. It is taken orally in tablet or suspension form every 12 hours for 5 to 14 days, depending on the infection.
• Patients are advised to take cefpodoxime as directed by their healthcare provider, even if they start feeling better. Skipping doses or stopping the medication too soon can lead to antibiotic resistance and a return of the infection symptoms.  Patients with colitis, diarrhea, kidney disease, and infants younger than two months old should use cefpodoxime with caution.

Side Effects

• Common side effects may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and head pains, while serious side effects may include fever, difficulty breathing or swallowing, and a return of the infection symptoms.
• Other side effects may include abdominal or stomach cramps or tenderness, black, tarry stools, bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, feet, or legs, bleeding gums, bladder pain, chest pain, chills, cough, dark urine, decreased urine output, difficult or labored breathing, dizziness, fainting, fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse, fever, general feeling of discomfort or illness, joint pain, loss of appetite, muscle aches or cramps, pale skin, rapid weight gain, red or irritated eyes, redness, swelling, or soreness of the tongue, seizures, sore throat, sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth, swollen glands, tightness in the chest, unusual bleeding or bruising, unusual tiredness or weakness, and yellow eyes or skin.
• If any of these side effects occur or persist, it is important to contact the doctor immediately.

Precautions

• Before taking Cefpodoxime Proxetil Tablets, it is important to take certain precautions. Cefpodoxime Proxetil is contraindicated in patients with a known allergy to cefpodoxime or to the cephalosporin group of antibiotics. 
• It is important to inform the doctor about any allergies, medical conditions, or medications being taken before starting Cefpodoxime Proxetil. Cefpodoxime Proxetil may interact with other medications, so it is important to inform the doctor about all medications being taken. 
• Cefpodoxime Proxetil should be used only for bacterial infections and not for viral infections. Overuse or misuse of antibiotics can lead to decreased effectiveness in the future. 
• Cefpodoxime Proxetil may cause diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If diarrhea persists or worsens, it is important to contact the doctor immediately. 
• Cefpodoxime Proxetil may reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills, so it is important to use additional birth control methods while taking Cefpodoxime Proxetil. 
• It is important to follow the dosage instructions provided by the doctor or pharmacist and to complete the full course of treatment. 
• If any unusual symptoms occur while taking Cefpodoxime Proxetil, it is important to contact the doctor immediately.