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Cefpodoxime review by Medical-look.com
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Cefpodoxime is an antibiotic. Antimicrobial drugs like this are used to treat infections normally caused by bacteria. Conditions like pneumonia, bronchitis, other types of lung infections, gonorrhea, ear and throat infections, several cases of skin infections, and urinary tract infections find the use of Cefpodoxime as effective in stopping the growth of bacteria and preventing a severe condition from happening. This medicine is a cephalosporin antibiotic that is not applicable for conditions caused by viral infections.
Cefpodoxime is taken orally by mouth. It comes in tablet and liquid suspension forms that are administered twice a day for a period of 7 to 14 days. To be effective, a specific amount of the drug must be maintained in your body so it is important that you follow your doctor’s prescription strictly. Do not stop taking Cefpodoxime prematurely even when your symptoms have already improved. The bacteria might still be inside your body and will continue to wreak havoc unless it is disposed of completely. In the same manner, do not continue taking Cefpodoxime beyond your doctor’s prescription. If your condition does not improve after you fulfilled the required period of drug intake, go back to your doctor. He will certainly know the cause of your body’s responses to the medicine. If you missed a dose of Cefpodoxime, take it as soon as possible. If your realization comes too close to your next dosing schedule it is better that you discard the missed dose than doubling your next dose. Taking Cefpodoxime below or above the required dosage can be detrimental to your health.
Before using Cefpodoxime, several precautions must be taken. This is to ensure that you are using the proper medication for your condition. A patient’s condition is case sensitive. You cannot just copy another person’s prescription in the same way that you cannot share yours with others. Having a thorough consultation with a doctor is important before taking the medicine. Aside from determining your exact physical condition that may pose a need for antibiotic, the doctor will also know whether an adjustment in dosage is required or not. This is verified by going through your medical history. Any record of allergies, prescription and over-the-counter drugs you are currently taking, kidney ailment, liver disease, colitis, and stomach problems are causes for concern. Pregnant and lactating women must also talk to their doctors first before using Cefpodoxime. It may have serious effects to your unborn or newborn baby. If you are scheduled for a forthcoming surgery, you must inform your doctor. Even if it is just a dental surgery, your doctor must know about it to prevent adverse reactions to occur. You must understand that some medicines or substances used to make the medicine may react to a lot of different factors another way. It is best that you take precautionary measures to prevent a problem from happening than repair a problem because it is already present.
While taking Cefpodoxime, you may experience irregularities in your stomach. Diarrhea, vomiting, and stomach ache in mild episodes are normal side effects to taking the drug. If such symptoms persist or worsen, call your doctor immediately.
Cefpodoxime has the following structural formula:
• Molecular formula of cefpodoxime is C15H17N5O6S2
• Chemical IUPAC Name is (6R,7R)-7-[[(2Z)-2-(2-amino-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)-2-methoxyiminoacetyl]amino]- 3-(methoxymethyl)-8-oxo-5-thia-1-azabicyclo[4.2.0]oct-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid
• Molecular weight is 427.4554 g/mol
• Cefpodoxime available : 100mg tablets, 200mg tablets
Brand name(s): Banan, Doxef, Orelox, Otreon, Podomexef, Vantin
Review published on: 12 April 2008
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