CEFPODOXIME+DICLOXACILLIN belongs to a class of drugs called antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections of the urinary tract, ears, nose, throat, chest, and lungs. Bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. CEFPODOXIME+DICLOXACILLIN does not work against infections caused by the virus.
CEFPODOXIME+DICLOXACILLIN is a combination of two antibiotics: Cefpodoxime and Dicloxacillin. Both of them work by interfering with the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) necessary for their survival. Thereby damaging the bacterial cell wall and killing bacteria.
Take CEFPODOXIME+DICLOXACILLIN as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take CEFPODOXIME+DICLOXACILLIN for as long as your doctor has prescribed it based on your medical condition. Sometimes, you may experience vomiting, nausea, diarrhoea, stomach pain, indigestion, or vaginal itching. Most of these side effects of CEFPODOXIME+DICLOXACILLIN do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you are allergic to CEFPODOXIME+DICLOXACILLIN, penicillin, or other medicines. If pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking CEFPODOXIME+DICLOXACILLIN. Dicloxacillin may reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills. Therefore, discuss with your doctor about other contraceptive methods, such as using non-hormonal birth control measures such as condoms, spermicide, or diaphragm, to avoid pregnancy while taking CEFPODOXIME+DICLOXACILLIN. Drive only if you are alert, as CEFPODOXIME+DICLOXACILLIN may reduce alertness or cause confusion. You must complete the full course of CEFPODOXIME+DICLOXACILLIN as your doctor prescribes for effective results.
Bacterial Infection
CEFPODOXIME+DICLOXACILLIN is a combination of two broad-spectrum antibiotics: Cefpodoxime and Dicloxacillin, that act against both aerobic (grow in the presence of oxygen) and anaerobic (grow in the absence of oxygen) gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. CEFPODOXIME+DICLOXACILLIN is used in the treatment of several bacterial infections. CEFPODOXIME+DICLOXACILLIN interferes with the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) necessary for their survival. Thereby damaging the bacterial cell wall and killing bacteria.
Do not take CEFPODOXIME+DICLOXACILLIN if you are allergic to any components present in it. If you have kidney or liver problems, asthma, bleeding or blood clotting disorder, or stomach or intestinal disorder such as inflammation of the large intestine, inform your doctor before taking CEFPODOXIME+DICLOXACILLIN. If pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking the CEFPODOXIME+DICLOXACILLIN. Dicloxacillin may reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills. Therefore, discuss with your doctor about other contraceptive methods, such as using non-hormonal birth control measures such as condoms, spermicide, or diaphragm, to avoid pregnancy while taking CEFPODOXIME+DICLOXACILLIN. Drive only if you are alert, as CEFPODOXIME+DICLOXACILLIN may reduce alertness or cause confusion. You must complete the full course of CEFPODOXIME+DICLOXACILLIN as your doctor prescribes for effective results. CEFPODOXIME+DICLOXACILLIN may interact with certain tests, such as glucose (sugar) in urine and give unusual results. Therefore, inform the doctor that you are using CEFPODOXIME+DICLOXACILLIN before undergoing any tests.
Drug-Drug Interactions: CEFPODOXIME+DICLOXACILLIN may interact with a blood thinner (warfarin), diuretics (furosemide) and antibiotic (azithromycin).
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found.
Drug-Disease Interactions: If you have kidney or liver problems, asthma, bleeding or blood clotting disorder, or stomach or intestinal disorder such as inflammation of the large intestine, inform your doctor before taking the CEFPODOXIME+DICLOXACILLIN.
The interaction of CEFPODOXIME+DICLOXACILLIN with alcohol is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol while using CEFPODOXIME+DICLOXACILLIN.
Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. CEFPODOXIME+DICLOXACILLIN is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks benefits outweigh risks.
It is unknown whether CEFPODOXIME+DICLOXACILLIN is excreted in human milk. CEFPODOXIME+DICLOXACILLIN is given to breastfeeding mothers if the doctor thinks benefits are more significant than risks. Please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding.
CEFPODOXIME+DICLOXACILLIN may decrease alertness or cause dizziness. Therefore, drive only if you are alert after taking CEFPODOXIME+DICLOXACILLIN.
Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this or liver impairment/liver disease before taking CEFPODOXIME+DICLOXACILLIN.
Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this or kidney impairment/kidney disease before taking CEFPODOXIME+DICLOXACILLIN.
CEFPODOXIME+DICLOXACILLIN is given to children only if prescribed by a doctor.
Bacterial infection: Bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. It can target any part of the body and multiply very quickly. Bacteria come in three basic shapes: spherical, rod, or spiral-shaped. Bacteria may be gram-positive (have thick cell walls) or gram-negative (do not have cell walls). Appropriate tests are done to identify bacterial strains, and based on the results, proper medication is prescribed. Some common symptoms of bacterial infection include cough, fever, and tiredness.