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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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Is the use of Npod safe for pregnant women?
Npod rarely shows harmful effects in in pregnant ladies. Even if it does, the effects are mild
Is the use of Npod safe during breastfeeding?
Npod may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Npod, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Npod.
What is the effect of Npod on the Kidneys?
Npod may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Npod on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Npod. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Npod only after medical advice.
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?
Npod is safe as it does not bear any side effects.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Npod is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Npod
You can take Npod with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Npod
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Npod.
Yes, Npod is used to treat typhoid fever. It is a second-line treatment for typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistant to salmonella typhi then it is very effective to treat typhoid fever. However, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for typhoid fever.
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.
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.
Discontinuing Npod in between may promote resistance to bacteria which may result in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 14 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. Incase you feel any discomfort such as breathing difficulties and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately.
Npod and doxycycline can be taken together, as there are no reported harmful interactions between them. However, it doesn't mean that no interactions exist between them. Please take if prescribed by a doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
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