CEFPODOXIME...200MG

CEFPODOXIME...200MG – Cefpodoxime is known as “Cephalosporin Antibiotic”, used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections. It is the prescribed medicated drug that works as an agent to stop the growth of infectious bacteria. The fact involved with the medication is that it will only treat bacterial infections and not viral infections.

Why is the Medication Prescribed?

Cefpodoxime generally fights against and treats only certain infections that are caused by bacteria, e.g. gonorrhea, pneumonia, infection on skin, throat, urinary tract, etc. And eating the medication gives you relief from bacterial infection. Furthermore, using antibiotics when they aren’t needed may increase the risk of getting an infection later on, which resists antibiotic treatment.
However, prescribe medicated drug kills the bacteria and prevent the formation of the cell wall. Additionally, also referred to as “bacterial protective covering” that is needed for the formation and their survival.

Usage of CEFPODOXIME 200MG

Cefpodoxime comes in form of oral suspension, which is to be consumed in form of a tablet or liquid, or powder. The medicated drug is prescribed after every 12-15 hours for 2 weeks, depending upon the condition that is treated. Whereas, a single dose of Cefpodoxime is given to treat gonorrhea. The dosage can be taken with or without food, coupling with the absorption of the medicine raised when taken with food.
The bacterial antibiotic is always taken with the prescription of a doctor or pharmacist and consumed the medication as directed. Don’t overdose or under-dose the medicine and consume the medication as per time and directed by doctors or Pharmacists. To have the best-effective results, take the antibiotic at an evenly spaced time.
The results would appear during the first few days of the dosage, but if the symptoms don’t improve or get worsen, consult your doctor as soon as possible. Continue the dose for 2 weeks, until the prescription is recommended even if you feel good with your health. Likewise, if you don’t take the prescribed drug or you skip your doses, the infection might not be cured completely and bacteria might become resistant to antibiotics.

Precautions:

It is always recommended never to consume or give medication without the prescription of the doctors or pharmacists, thereby having precautions of medicated drugs are way better than their cure and side effects. Listed below are some precautions:

1.  Always be true while telling your medical history to the doctor
2. Inform if you are allergic to an antibiotic
3. Make sure you are not suffering from kidney or heart disease
4. Don’t take any immunization or vaccination while the prescription
5. Avoid the medication while you are pregnant or lactating
6. The medicine has an inactive ingredient that may cause allergies, so consume with the direction of your doctor

Side effects:

In case you see irregularities after the consumption, irrespective of taking any minute consult your doctor, as you may have an allergic reaction towards antibiotics. Listed below are some common side effects:

1. Diarrhea
2. Nausea or Vomiting
3. Severe Headache
4. Swelling of ankles
5. Tiredness
6. Pounding heartbeat
7. Rashes and Itching

If you have missed the dose of Cefpodoxime, don’t take both doses at the same time. Skip the dose and take another dose as soon as possible. Whereas, if you have overdosed on the medication, consult your doctor as soon as possible as it can cause resistance to the antibiotics in your body