Pregnancy interaction

 

• Usually safe throughout pregnancy.

 

• Studies show that using it during pregnancy is not harmful, but it should only be used if a doctor says it is necessary.

 

• Breastfeeding: Small amounts may go into breast milk, but they shouldn't hurt the baby. Watch for diarrhea, thrush, or diaper rash in babies who are breastfeeding.

 

 

FAQs for medicine

 

Q1. What is the purpose of Cepime O 200 mg?

It helps with bacterial infections such as tonsillitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary tract infections, and skin or soft tissue infections.

 

Q2. Is it safe to take Cepime O for viral infections like the flu or a cold?

No. It only helps against bacterial infections, not viral ones.

 

Q3. What should I do if I forget to take a dose?

As soon as you recall, take it. If it's almost time for your next dose, don't take the one you missed. Don't take twice as much.

 

Q4. Is it okay to quit taking it when I feel better?

No. Even if you feel better, finish the whole course. Stopping early could cause you to get sick again or make the antibiotics less effective.

 

Q5. Is it okay to drink alcohol while taking Cepime O?

Yes, alcohol normally doesn't affect cefpodoxime, although it's advised not to drink too much.

 

 

Expert Advice

 

• Take it after a meal to help your body absorb it better and make your stomach feel better.

 

• Even if your symptoms get better early, you must finish the whole course as directed.

 

• Tell your doctor if you have ever had renal disease, colitis, or an allergy to penicillin or other cephalosporins.

 

• Don't treat yourself or utilize medicine that you have left over from past infections.

 

• Use with caution in older people or people with kidney problems; the dose may need to be changed.

 

 

Side effects

 

• Feeling sick or throwing up

 

• Loose stools or diarrhea

 

• Pain in the stomach

 

• Headache

 

• A little rash on the skin

 

• Not common, but serious:

 

• An allergic reaction can cause swelling, itching, and trouble breathing.

 

• Very bad diarrhea (Clostridium difficile illness)

 

• Changes in liver enzymes

 

• Call your doctor right away if you have diarrhea that doesn't go away, skin that becomes yellow, or swelling that is caused by an allergy.

 

 

How It Works

 

• Cefpodoxime is in Cepime O 200 mg, which

 

• Stops the synthesis of bacterial cell walls.

 

• It makes bacterial cells weaker and breaks them apart, which kills them.

 

• Works on both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.

 

 

Medicine interaction

 

• Antacids, like those that have magnesium or aluminum in them, may make it harder for the body to absorb.

 

• H2 blockers (like ranitidine and famotidine).

 

• Blood thinners (like warfarin) can make bleeding more likely.

 

• Probenecid raises the amount of cefpodoxime in the blood.

 

• Live vaccinations, like the typhoid vaccine, may not work as well.

 

• Don't use antacids for two hours before or after taking this medicine.

 

 

How to Use

 

• Take one tablet twice a day, or as instructed.

 

• Take it with water after eating.

 

• Don't break or chew the tablet.

 

• For consistency, take the drug at the same time every day.

 

 

Uses  /  Indications

 

• Infections of the respiratory tract, like pneumonia and bronchitis

 

• Infections of the urinary tract

 

• Infections affecting the skin and soft tissue

 

• Tonsillitis and pharyngitis

 

• Sinusitis

 

• Otitis media (ear infection)

 

• Typhoid fever (in some circumstances)