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Npod is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Bronchitis. The alternative uses of Npod have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Npod. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Some other side effects of Npod have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Npod are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Npod's effect during pregnancy is Mild and Moderate while nursing. It is important to know if Npod has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Npod related warnings section.
The section on Npod contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Npod may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Npod, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Npod is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| Geriatric |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Npod is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Npod safe for pregnant women?
Npod has mild to no side effects in pregnant women.
Is the use of Npod safe during breastfeeding?
Npod can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Npod on the Kidneys?
Npod can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Npod on the Liver?
Npod can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Npod on the Heart?
Npod has very mild side effects on the heart.
Npod should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Npod unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Npod habit forming or addictive?
Npod does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Npod does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, Npod does not show any kind of adverse effect.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Npod for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Npod
Taking Npod with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Npod
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Npod with alcohol will be.
Yes, you can use Npod to treat pneumonia. It effectively relieves pneumonia, especially in children. Treatment can vary from patient to patient, so you must consult your doctor before consuming this medicine for pneumonia.
Yes, Npod can be taken for a cough, if it is associated with infection caused by bacteria. However, if a cough gets severe and does not subside after taking this drug. Do consult a doctor for the right treatment.
Rarely Npod can cause neurotoxicity. It is a reversible side effect of this drug, the symptoms caused due to drug-induced neurotoxicity often disappear after this drug is stopped. However, if you experience convulsions, agitation, weakness and severe nausea do not hesitate to inform your doctor without any further delay.
Yes, Npod can cause diarrhea by disturbing bacterial flora of gut. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you are experiencing severe diarrhea after consuming this medicine inform the doctor immediately and check if you can discontinue the medicine. Try keeping yourself hydrated, drink plenty of fluids and take ample rest.
Npod is a brand name for cefpodoxime. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, gonorrhea, respiratory, ear, throat, and urinary tract infection.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Vantin® (cefpodoxime proxetil )
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 728
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 307-311
