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Podocip is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Bronchitis. Podocip also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Podocip depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Podocip can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Podocip are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Podocip's effect during pregnancy is Mild and Moderate while nursing. It is important to know if Podocip has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Podocip related warnings section.
The section on Podocip contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Podocip have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Podocip is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Podocip 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 Podocip is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Podocip safe for pregnant women?
Podocip rarely shows harmful effects in in pregnant ladies. Even if it does, the effects are mild
Is the use of Podocip safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Podocip. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Podocip on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Podocip. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Podocip on the Liver?
Podocip may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Podocip on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Podocip on the heart have been reported.
Podocip 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 Podocip unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Podocip habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Podocip has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Podocip since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
There are no side effects of Podocip, so it is safe for use.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Podocip cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Podocip
It is safe to take Podocip with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Podocip
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Podocip with alcohol.
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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
