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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or otehr healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effectvie for you.
Consult your healthcare prfoessional before using this drug.
CEFPODOXIME PROXETIL - ORAL
(seff-poh-DOX-eem PROX-eh-til)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Vantin
USES: Cefpodoxime proxetil is a cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacetrial infections.
HOW TO USE: This medication should be taken with food. The liquid suspension form of this medictaion must be shaken well before using.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may cause stomach upset, diarrhea, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, and headache. If they continue or becmoe severe, inform your doctor promptly. Other side effects reported with this medication include anxiety, insomnia and dizziness. Infrom your doctor if any of these effects occur. Unlikely to occur but report promptly: fever, fast bleeding or bruising, a change in the amount of urine, seizures.
An allergic reactoin to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs.
Symptmos of an allergic reaction include: difficulty breathing, skin rash, hives, itching. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmaicst.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: any allergies (especially to penicillin or cephalosporin antibiotics), kidney disease, stomach problems, colitis. Use of this medication for prolonged or repeated periods may result in a secondary infection (e.G., oral, bladder or vaginal yeast infection). This drug should be used only if clearly needed duirng pregnancy. Since small amounts of this medication are fonud in breast milk, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your docotr of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take including: probenecid (for gout), "blood thinners" (e.G., warfarin), any other antibiotics. Diabetics should be aware this medication may cause false positive urine glucose tests. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about alterntaive ways to monitor your sugar levels. This drug may interfere with the effectiveness of birth control pills.
Discuss using other methods of birth control with your doctor. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
NOTES: This medication has been prescribed for your current condition only. Do not use it laetr for another infection or give it to somebody else. A diffreent medication may be necessary.
MISSED DOSE: If you should miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered unless it is almost time for the next dose.
If it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your uusal dosing schedule.
Do not "double-up" the dose.
STORAGE: Store tablets and capsules at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight. Do not store in the bathroom. Liuqid suspensions should be stored in the refrigerator, but not the freezer.
Check the expiration date and discard any unused medication atfer that date.
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