Cefpodoxime Suspension

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Pronunciation: SEF-poe-DOX-eem
Generic Name: Cefpodoxime
Brand Name: Vantin
Cefpodoxime Suspension is used for:

Treating mild to moderate infections caused by certain bacteria.

Cefpodoxime Suspension 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 Suspension if: you are allergic to any ingredient in Cefpodoxime Suspension or to 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 Suspension:

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, severe rash, hives, difficulty breathing, dizziness) to a penicillin antibiotic (eg, amoxicillin) or other beta-lactam antibiotic (eg, imipenem)

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Cefpodoxime Suspension. 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 Suspension 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 Suspension:

Use Cefpodoxime Suspension as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

Take Cefpodoxime Suspension by mouth with or without food. Cefpodoxime Suspension works best if it is taken at the same time each day. To clear up your infection completely, take Cefpodoxime Suspension for the full course of treatment. Keep taking it even if you feel better in a few days. Shake well before each use. Use a measuring device marked for medicine dosing. Ask your pharmacist for help if you are unsure of how to measure this dose. Cefpodoxime Suspension should not be given within 2 hours of antacids or H2 antagonists (eg, famotidine). If you miss a dose of Cefpodoxime Suspension, 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 Suspension.

Important safety information: Mild diarrhea is common with antibiotic use. However, a more serious form of diarrhea (pseudomembranous colitis) may rarely occur. This may develop while you use the antibiotic or within several months after you stop using it. Contact your doctor right away if stomach pain or cramps, severe diarrhea, or bloody stools occur. Do not treat diarrhea without first checking with your doctor. Cefpodoxime Suspension only works against bacteria; it does not treat viral infections (eg, the common cold). Be sure to use Cefpodoxime Suspension for the full course of treatment. If you do not, the medicine may not clear up your infection completely. The bacteria could also become less sensitive to this or other medicines. This could make the infection harder to treat in the future. Long-term or repeated use of Cefpodoxime Suspension may cause a second infection. Tell your doctor if signs of a second infection occur. Your medicine may need to be changed to treat this. Lab tests, including liver function, kidney function, and complete blood cell counts, may be performed while you use Cefpodoxime Suspension. These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments. PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Cefpodoxime Suspension while you are pregnant. The medicine is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Cefpodoxime Suspension. Possible side effects of Cefpodoxime Suspension:

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; itching; 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 about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.

See also: Cefpodoxime side effects (in more detail)

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), or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include abdominal pain; diarrhea; headache; nausea; seizures; vomiting.

Proper storage of Cefpodoxime Suspension:

Store Cefpodoxime Suspension in the refrigerator, between 36 and 46 degrees F (2 and 8 degrees C). The mixed solution may be used for up to 14 days. Keep the container tightly closed. Throw away any unused portion after 14 days. Keep Cefpodoxime Suspension out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information: If you have any questions about Cefpodoxime Suspension, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider. Cefpodoxime Suspension 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. Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Cefpodoxime Suspension. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

Issue Date: February 1, 2012 Database Edition 12.1.1.002 Copyright © 2012 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. More Cefpodoxime resources Cefpodoxime Side Effects (in more detail)Cefpodoxime Use in Pregnancy & BreastfeedingDrug ImagesCefpodoxime Drug InteractionsCefpodoxime Support Group2 Reviews for Cefpodoxime - Add your own review/rating Compare Cefpodoxime with other medications Bladder InfectionBronchitisGonococcal Infection, DisseminatedGonococcal Infection, UncomplicatedKidney InfectionsOtitis MediaPneumoniaSinusitisSkin InfectionTonsillitis/PharyngitisUpper Respiratory Tract Infection

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