Cefpodoxime Tablets
Formulated to alleviate bacterial infections, this medication is indicated to support the management of respiratory and urinary system pathogens.
Strengths: 100 · 200mg
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Medicine details
- Alternative names
Orelox
- Therapeutic class
Cephalosporin antibiotic
- Pharmacological class
3rd generation cephalosporin
- Contraindications
hypersensitivity to cephalosporins
- Precautions and warnings
complete the full course; monitor for allergic reactions
- Minor side effects
diarrhoea; nausea; abdominal pain
- Moderate side effects
headache; dizziness
- Dosage forms
Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Sanofi
- Onset Time
1–2 hours
- Duration
12 hours
- Storage instructions
Store at room temperature in a dry place.
- Drug interactions
antacids
- Age restrictions
Use strictly as prescribed.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Use with medical consultation.
Serious side effects
pseudomembranous colitis — requires immediate medical attention; anaphylaxis — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Formulated to alleviate bacterial infections, this medication is indicated to support the management of respiratory and urinary system pathogens.
Mechanism of action
Cefpodoxime is a third-generation cephalosporin. It functions by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis through the disruption of transpeptidation, which prevents the bacteria from creating a stable structure, resulting in cell death.
Cefpodoxime Tablets
Formulated to alleviate bacterial infections, this medication is indicated to support the management of respiratory and urinary system pathogens.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Cefpodoxime
- Listed indication(s): Upper Respiratory Tract Infection, Lower Respiratory Tract Infection, Urinary Tract Infection
Usually available as
- 60 tablets - 100 mg1356-100-mg-16327
- 30 tablets - 200 mg1356-200-mg-16321