Generics
Cefpodoxime
Used For
Bacterial Infection
Side Effects
Cardiovascular – congestive heart failure, migraine, palpitations, vasodilation, hematoma, hypertension, hypotension.Digestive – vomiting, dyspepsia, dry mouth, flatulence, decreased appetite, constipation, oral moniliasis, anorexia, eructation, gastritis, mouth ulcers, gastrointestinal disorders, rectal disorders, tongue disorders, tooth disorders, increased thirst, oral lesions, tenesmus, dry throat, toothache.Hemic and Lymphatic – anemia Metabolic and Nutritional – dehydration, gout, peripheral edema, weight increase.Musculo-skeletal – myalgia.Nervous – dizziness, insomnia, somnolence, anxiety
Drug Interactions
Antacids (sodium bicarbonate and aluminum hydroxide) or H2 blockers , Oral anti-cholinergics (e.g., propantheline) , Probenecid , Nephrotoxic drugs.
Indication
Cefpodoxime is indicated for the treatment of patients with mild to moderate infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms in the conditions listed below : Acute otitis media caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae , Pharyngitis and/or tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes , Community-acquired pneumonia caused by S. pneumoniae or H. Influenzae (including beta-lactamase-producing strains) , Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis caused by S. pneumoniae, H. influenzae (non-beta-lactamase-producing strains only), or M. catarrhalis. Data are insufficient at this time to establish efficacy in patients with acute bacterial exacerbations of chronic bronchitis caused by beta-lactamase-producing strains of H. influenzae. Acute, uncomplicated urethral and cervical gonorrhea caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae (including penicillinase-producing strains).




