| Cefpodoxime
Generic Name: Cefpodoxime Tablets (SEFF-pode-OX-eem)
Brand Name: Vantin
Cefpodoxime is used for:
Treating mild to moderate infections caused by certain
bacteria.
Cefpodoxime is a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by
interfering with the formation of the bacteria's cell wall
so that the wall ruptures, resulting in the death of the
bacteria.
Do NOT use Cefpodoxime if:
you are allergic to any ingredient in Cefpodoxime or
any other cephalosporin antibiotic (eg, cephalexin, cefprozil)
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away
if any of these apply to you.
Before using Cefpodoxime :
Tell your health care provider if you have any medical conditions, especially
if any of the following apply to you:
if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation,
or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
if you have diarrhea, a stomach or intestinal infection, or a blood clotting
problem
if you have had a severe allergic reaction (eg, a severe rash, hives, breathing
difficulties, or dizziness), to a penicillin antibiotic (eg, amoxicillin) or
other beta-lactam antibiotic (eg, imipenem)
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Cefpodoxime . Tell your health care provider
if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
Aminoglycosides (eg, gentamicin), cyclosporine, or diuretics (eg, furosemide,
hydrochlorothiazide) because the risk of side effects on the kidney may be
increased
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your
health care provider if Cefpodoxime may interact with other medicines that
you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change
the dose of any medicine.
How to use Cefpodoxime :
Use Cefpodoxime as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine
for exact dosing instructions.
Take Cefpodoxime with food.
Cefpodoxime works best if it is taken at the same time each day.
To clear up your infection completely, continue using Cefpodoxime for the
full course of treatment even if you feel better in a few days. Cefpodoxime should not be given within 2 hours of antacids or H2 antagonists
(eg, famotidine).
If you miss a dose of Cefpodoxime , take it as soon as possible. If it is
almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose, and go back to your regular
dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use
Cefpodoxime .
Important safety information:
If severe diarrhea, stomach cramps/pain, or bloody stools occurs, contact
your doctor at once. This could be a symptom of a serious side effect that
needs immediate medical attention. Do not treat diarrhea without consulting
your doctor. Cefpodoxime is effective only against bacteria. It is not effective for treating
viral infections (eg, the common cold). It is important to use Cefpodoxime for the full course of treatment. Failure
to do so may decrease the effectiveness of this treatment and may increase
the risk that the bacteria will no longer be sensitive to Cefpodoxime and it
will not be able to be treated by this or certain other antibiotics in the
future. Long-term, repeated, or improper use of Cefpodoxime may cause a second infection.
You may need to start another medication to treat the second infection. Contact
your doctor if signs of a second infection occur. LAB TESTS, including liver function, kidney function, and complete blood
cell count, may be performed to monitor your progress or to check for side
effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you are pregnant or planning on becoming
pregnant discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Cefpodoxime
during pregnancy. The medicine is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed
while taking Cefpodoxime .Possible side effects of Cefpodoxime :
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side
effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist
or become bothersome:
Diarrhea; headache; loose stools; nausea; upset stomach; vomiting.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in
the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bloody stools; seizures;
severe diarrhea; skin rash; stomach pain/cramps; vaginal irritation or discharge.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have
questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or
health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088
(1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers),
your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency
room immediately. Symptoms may include abdominal pain; diarrhea; headache;
nausea; seizures; vomiting.
Proper storage of Cefpodoxime :
Store Cefpodoxime at controlled room temperature between 68 and 77 degrees
F (20 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not
store in the bathroom. Replace cap securely after each opening. Brief storage
at temperatures between 59 to 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) is permitted.
Keep Cefpodoxime out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
If you have any questions about Cefpodoxime , please talk with your doctor,
pharmacist, or other health care provider. Cefpodoxime is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed.
Do not share it with other people.
If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your
doctor.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about
Cefpodoxime . If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would
like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health
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