Cephnan Tablets (Cefpodoxime Proxetil)

Adult dose

○ Adults: Administer cefpodoxime 100mg (potency) 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 as appropriate according to age, symptoms, and other factors.

This medication should not be administered to patients who have previously experienced severe allergic reactions or shock due to it. It contains lactose, so it should not be used in patients with genetic metabolic disorders such as galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption. Patients with a history of allergy to this medication's components or similar classes of antibiotics should use it with caution and only when necessary. Patients allergic to penicillin antibiotics should also be cautious when using this medication. Those with a predisposition to allergic reactions, such as bronchial asthma, skin rashes, or urticaria, should be careful. In patients with severely impaired kidney function, this medication may not be well excreted, increasing the risk of side effects; thus, it should be administered with caution. Patients unable to take by mouth, those receiving parenteral nutrition, elderly patients, or those in poor general condition should be carefully monitored for vitamin K deficiency symptoms. This medication can rarely cause severe allergic reactions or shock, thus the patient's condition should be closely monitored during treatment. If skin rashes, urticaria, itching, or fever occur, discontinue use immediately and seek appropriate treatment. Gastrointestinal side effects may rarely include severe colitis; if abdominal pain or diarrhea worsens, discontinue the medication and provide treatment. If respiratory symptoms such as cough or difficulty breathing occur, discontinue the medication and seek appropriate treatment. Blood tests may show decreased white blood cells, platelet abnormalities, etc., so regular blood testing is needed with prolonged use. Neurological side effects can occur, such as confusion or seizures, especially in patients with reduced kidney function, making dose adjustment very important. Severe skin reactions may rarely occur, so skin condition should be carefully monitored, and if abnormalities are found, administration should be discontinued immediately. Signs of liver dysfunction may be present, so regular liver function tests are advisable. Kidney function abnormalities can occur, necessitating regular kidney function tests, and if abnormalities are found, administration should be discontinued. This medication can cause microbial shifts like oral candidiasis, so oral health should be observed. Symptoms of bleeding tendencies due to vitamin K deficiency or vitamin B complex deficiency may occur, requiring caution. Dizziness may occur while driving or operating machinery, so caution is needed. Long-term administration of this medication can lead to resistant bacteria, so it should only be used for the minimum necessary duration of treatment. Careful observation is required when this medication is used in conjunction with others, especially diuretics or aminoglycoside antibiotics, as it may affect kidney function. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should only use this medication if the benefits outweigh the risks, as safety has not been established. Breastfeeding women are advised to discontinue nursing as this medication may pass into breast milk. Safety in children, newborns, and premature infants has not been sufficiently verified, so caution is warranted. Elderly patients have diminished physical function, increasing the risk of side effects, so dosing and intervals must be adjusted and administered cautiously.

Shock

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container, protected from air and moisture, at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. This storage condition helps maintain the medication's efficacy and safety.

Appearance

White, round, film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle