Cefodoxime Tablet (Cefpodoxime Proxetil)

Adult dose

○ Adults: Administer 100mg (potency) of cefpodoxime orally twice daily after meals. If the infection is severe or the response is considered inadequate, administer 200mg (potency) orally twice daily after meals. Adjust the dose appropriately according to age, symptoms, etc.

This medication should not be used in patients who have a history of severe allergic reactions or shock from this drug. Additionally, since this medication contains lactose, patients with galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take it. Patients who are allergic to any ingredient of this drug or to cephalosporins should not typically use it, but if necessary, it should be used with extreme caution. People allergic to penicillin antibiotics, or those with a family history of asthma or skin allergic symptoms should also use this drug with caution. Patients with severely impaired kidney function should be careful as this drug may not be well eliminated from the body. Patients who have difficulty taking orally, those receiving non-oral nutritional support, elderly patients, and those in poor general condition should be carefully observed for vitamin K deficiency symptoms. While taking this medication, there may be severe allergic reactions or shock symptoms. If these symptoms occur, usage should be stopped immediately. If hypersensitivity reactions such as skin rashes, urticaria, itching, or fever appear, the medication should be discontinued and appropriate treatment should be received. Gastrointestinal disturbances may occur; if severe abdominal pain or diarrhea occurs, usage should be stopped immediately and consultation with a doctor is necessary. In the case of respiratory symptoms such as difficulty breathing, cough, or fever, stop taking the medication and seek appropriate treatment. Blood tests may show changes in leukocyte or platelet counts, so regular check-ups are needed for long-term use. Neurological symptoms such as confusion or seizures may occur, so patients with impaired kidney function should adjust the dosage and be careful. Rarely, serious skin reactions may occur, so skin condition should be closely monitored, and if any abnormal symptoms appear, the medication should be discontinued immediately. Liver function tests may show elevated levels, so periodically checking liver status is recommended. Signs of renal function abnormalities may appear, so regular kidney function tests are necessary, and if abnormalities are found, the medication should be discontinued. Phenomena such as oral mucositis or candidiasis may occur. Deficiencies of vitamin K and vitamin B complex may result, so symptoms should be monitored. Symptoms such as dizziness, headache, or weakness may occur, requiring caution when driving or operating machinery. This medication should only be used for the minimum necessary period to prevent resistant bacteria. It is advisable to check for allergy risks through sufficient history-taking and skin reaction testing. When used in conjunction with diuretics or aminoglycoside antibiotics, there is an increased risk of renal impairment, so caution is needed. Additionally, when taken with probenecid, blood levels of this medication may increase. Taking medications that raise gastric pH, such as antacids or H2 antagonists, may decrease the absorption of this medication, so caution is necessary. Safety during pregnancy has not been established; therefore, women who may become pregnant should carefully consider the benefits and risks of treatment. Women who are nursing should discontinue breast feeding as this medication may be excreted in breast milk. The safety of this medication in children, especially neonates or preterm infants, and infants under 2 months of age has not been established, so caution is needed for use. Elderly patients may more easily exhibit adverse reactions due to decreased physiological function, so the dosage and administration intervals should be adjusted and taken with caution. For long-term use of this medication, regular blood tests to check leukocyte counts etc. are important.

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This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. Additionally, it is safest to store the medication at room temperature, between 1°C and 30°C, away from places that are too hot or too cold.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

100 tablets/bottle, 30 tablets/bottle