Cefpodoxime Proxetil + Sulbactam
Information about Cefpodoxime Proxetil + Sulbactam
Cefpodoxime Proxetil + Sulbactam Uses
Cefpodoxime Proxetil+Sulbactam is used in the treatment of bacterial infections.
How Cefpodoxime Proxetil + Sulbactam works
Cefpodoxime Proxetil + Sulbactam is a combination of two medicines: Cefpodoxime Proxetil and Sulbactam. Cefpodoxime Proxetil is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering which is essential for the survival of bacteria. Sulbactam is a beta-lactamase inhibitor which reduces resistance and enhances the activity of Cefpodoxime Proxetil against bacteria.
Common side effects of Cefpodoxime Proxetil + Sulbactam
Nausea, Diarrhea, Stomach pain, Headache
Expert advice for Cefpodoxime Proxetil + Sulbactam
- You have been prescribed this combination medicine to treat bacterial infections even if they have developed resistance.
- Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Taking probiotics along with Cefpodoxime Proxetil + Sulbactam may help. Talk to your doctor if you notice bloody stools or develop abdominal cramps.
- Take it with food and plenty of fluids to avoid an upset stomach.
- Stop taking Cefpodoxime Proxetil + Sulbactam and inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking it.