Chemical name- Cefpodoxime
Cefpodoxime is used to treat a number of bacterial infections by stopping its growth. It is also known as cephalosporin antibiotic. The infections of the airway passages can lead to infection for the lungs. This medication is good to treat this condition and various other infections
It is known to treat bacterial infections such as sinusitis, tonsilitis, pneumonia, bronchitis, pharyngitis, gonorrhea and also infections of the urinary tract, skin etc. Cefpodoxime is active against a wide range of bacteria.
What are the uses of Vantin Tablet - Generic Equivalent?
Cefpodoxime is known to treat bacterial infections such as sinusitis, tonsilitis, pneumonia, bronchitis, pharyngitis, gonorrhea and also infections of the urinary tract, skin etc. Cefpodoxime is active against a wide range of bacteria.
What are the dosage and direction of Vantin Tablet - Generic Equivalent?
You can achieve the best results of the medicine by following the advice of your doctor or physician because the dosage of the medicine is determined by the medical condition and also the weight of the patient.
• The medication is taken once every 12 hours. Consume it as prescribed by your doctor.
• Take the medicine by mouth along with water or any other liquid.
• Having the medicine along with some light meal helps in increased absorption of the medicine.
• For the best results, take the medicine at evenly spaced timings.
• Do not discontinue the medicine if the symptoms begin to disappear after a few days. Stopping too early might cause the bacteria to grow back. To achieve the best results, continue the medication for as long as it is prescribed by the doctor.
• Do not double dose to catch up if you have missed a dose.
What precautions should I take when taking Vantin Tablet - Generic Equivalent?
Inform your doctor if you are allergic to any substance or if you have any medical history. It is always better to be aware of the precautions before the use of any medicine.
• Inform the doctor if you are allergic to cephalosporins or penicillins.
• If you have any medical history of kidney, stomach or intestinal disorders, inform your doctor about it.
• The risk of side effects is comparatively greater in older people since the medication is removed by kidneys.
• During pregnancy the medication should only be used under the doctor’s prescription. Discuss the risks before consuming the medicine.
• The medicine passes on to the breast milk. Although it doesn’t cause any harm to the breastfeeding baby, it is best to consult the doctor before consuming it.
• Do not consume the medicine for any infection later on unless prescribed by the doctor.
What are the contraindications of Vantin Tablet - Generic Equivalent?
Although not many people face the side effects of Vantin Tablets, but if you notice any of the below listed side effects to persist for a long time, notify your doctor about it.
Some of the common side effects are:-
• Diarrhoea
• Headache
• Nausea and vomiting
• Swelling of the ankles or feet
• Breathing trouble
• Unusual tiredness
• Dark urine
• Elevated heart beat rate
• Changes in the vision
• Slurred speech
• Mental disorders
• Yellowing of the skin and eyes
• Easy bleeding
• Vaginal itching or discharge
This is not the possible list of all the side effects. If you notice any of these side effects or other than these then inform your doctor or physician about it immediately. But always remember that the doctor has judged the benefits of the medicine is greater for you rather than its side effects.
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