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Torpod is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet, Syrup. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Bronchitis. Torpod also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Torpod. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Torpod have been listed ahead. These side effects of Torpod are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Torpod's effect during pregnancy is Mild and Moderate while nursing. Further, the section on Torpod related warnings talks about Torpod's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Torpod are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Torpod may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Torpod is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Torpod 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 Torpod is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Torpod safe for pregnant women?
Torpod has mild to no side effects in pregnant women.
Is the use of Torpod safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Torpod. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Torpod on the Kidneys?
Torpod 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 Torpod on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Torpod. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Torpod on the Heart?
Torpod is rarely harmful for the heart.
Torpod 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 Torpod unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Torpod habit forming or addictive?
Torpod is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Torpod does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
There are no side effects of Torpod, so it is safe for use.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Torpod for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Torpod
Taking Torpod with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Torpod
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Torpod with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
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
