What is cefodoxime?
cefodoxime is an antibiotic that is used to treat various bacterial infections. It belongs to a group of related antibiotics called cephalosporins that bear a certain relationship to penicillin. Medicines come in various forms and amounts of dosage. Like all antibiotics, cefpodoxime has side effects, interacts with other medicines and may not always have the best choice due to the patient's basic health condition. The drug can also be used to treat pneumonia, almond infection and gonorrhea. Other applications for this broad -spectrum antibiotic include its use for infections of leather or soft tissues and middle ear infections. People are often allergic to more than one cephalosporin and the chances of an allergic reaction to any drug in this group are increased if patients are already allergic to penicillin. Cefalosporins can be very effective drugs, but must be used with caution in people with penicillin allergy.
The most common way that this medicine is delivered is orally in the form of tablets. CanAlso available in elixirs for easier swallowing and serum for intravenous delivery. Usually doses range from 100 to 400 milligrams (mg) twice daily, although the exact dose may depend on age and treated condition. No matter what the signs are, all patients should fully complete the prescribed medicine if the doctor recommends them to do otherwise.
cefodoxime has side effects. Serious that require immediate medical care include allergic reactions, jaundice, sudden onset of influenza symptoms, or reduce urine output. Other serious side effects are seizures and bloody diarrhea.
if they are annoying. These include stomach problems such as vomiting or diarrhea, vaginal infections of yeast, thrush infection or sudden increase in anxiety. On the other hand, many patients taking this medicine do not experience any side effects.
There are several known drugsby interaction with cefodoxime. People using drugs such as lithium, antacides or medicines that contain aspirin or ibuprofen may need another antibiotic. For safety, patients should provide doctors with a list of all prescribed and over -the -counter medicines that regularly use to avoid any drug interactions.
The greatest contraindication to cefodoxi is an allergy to other cephalosporins. Patients with a history of kidney disease may also require another antibiotic. Some people with past or contemporary bowel disorders such as irritating bowel syndrome or ulcerative colitis could also need another medicine.