Cefpodoxime Proxetil
Warnings
What may interact with Cefpodoxime?
-antacids
-diuretics
-medicines for stomach acid or ulcer like cimetidine, famotidine, lansoprazole, nizatidine, omeprazole, ranitidine
-probenecid
-sodium bicarbonate
What should I tell my health care provider before I take Cefpodoxime?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-bleeding problems
-bowel disease, like colitis
-kidney disease
-other chronic illness
-an unusual or allergic reaction to cefpodoxime, other cephalosporin antibiotics, penicillin, penicillamine, other foods, dyes or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using Cefpodoxime?
Tell your doctor or health care provider if your symptoms do not improve or if you get new symptoms.
This medicine may cause serious skin reactions. They can happen weeks to months after starting the medicine. Contact your health care provider right away if you notice fevers or flu-like symptoms with a rash. The rash may be red or purple and then turn into blisters or peeling of the skin. Or, you might notice a red rash with swelling of the face, lips or lymph nodes in your neck or under your arms.
Do not treat diarrhea with over the counter products. Contact your doctor if you have diarrhea that lasts more than 2 days or if it is severe and watery.
Where should I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
Store in the refrigerator. Throw away 14 days after getting your prescription, even if not yet used.
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