Kefpod 50mg DT Tablet 10s
MRP: ₹42.70
Packaging
10 TAB
Composition
Cefpodoxime 50mg
Company
Glenmark
Substitutes for Kefpod 50mg DT Tablet 10s
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| C Pod 50mg Syrup 30ml | Yash Pharma Laboratories | ₹76.20 | — |
| Doxcef DT 50mg Tablet 10s | Lupin | ₹78.00 | — |
| Monocef O 50mg Tablet 10s | Aristo Pharma | ₹79.00 | — |
| Wypod 50mg Tablet 10s | Yacca Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd | ₹79.00 | — |
| Cepodem-50 DT | Sun Pharma | ₹86.00 | — |
| Pecef 50mg Tablet 10s | Dr. Reddy | ₹109.00 | — |
| Nupod 50 mg DT Tablet 10s | Abbott India | ₹160.00 | — |
| Cepod 200mg Tablet 10s | Jagsonpal Pharma | ₹229.35 | — |
Uses of Kefpod 50mg DT Tablet 10s
Cefpodoxime is a cephalosporin anti-bitoic, It is a broad spectrum anti-biotic and is used in the treatment of various bacterial infections especially respiratory tract infections, skin infections and urinary tract infections. Cefpodoxime uses include treatment of bronchitis, pneumonia, gonorrhea , tonsilitis, sinusitis and urinary tract infections.
Side Effects of Kefpod 50mg DT Tablet 10s
Anaphylactic shock; purpuric nephritis, skin rash, pruritus; diarrhoea, nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting. Potentially Fatal: Pseudomembranous colitis; nephrotoxicity.
Drug Interactions
Antacids or H2-blockers may decrease the absorption of cefpodoxime. Probenecid inhibits renal excretion. Potentially Fatal: Monitor renal function during admin. Additive nephrotoxic effects with furosemide.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity.
Mechanism of Action
Cefpodoxime binds to one or more of the penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) which inhibits the final transpeptidation step of peptidoglycan synthesis in bacterial cell wall, thus inhibiting biosynthesis and arresting cell wall assembly resulting in bacterial cell death. Absorption: Decreased absorption in conditions of low gastric acidity. Bioavailability: about 50%. Distribution: Respiratory and GU tract (therapeutic concentrations); enters breast milk (low concentrations). Protein-binding: 20-30%. Metabolism: De-esterified to cefpodoxime in the intestinal lumen. Excretion: Via the urine (as unchanged); removed by dialysis; 2-3 hr (elimination half-life); prolonged in renal impariment.
Special Precautions
History of allergy to penicillin; severe renal impairment; pregnancy and lactation.
How to Use
Take orally with food and water, as directed by your physician.
How to Store
Keep in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and moisture.
Safety Concerns
- Alcohol: Avoid during treatment.
- Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
- Pregnancy: Contraindicated.
- Liver/Kidney: Use with caution.
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Written by: SastiMedic Medical Team
Reviewed by: Registered Pharmacist