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Forenza 325mg Tablet

Manufacturer :  Zydus Cadila
Medicine Composition :  Cefpodoxime, Clavulanic Acid
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor not required

About Forenza 325mg Tablet

Forenza 325mg Tablet is used for treating respiratory tract infections and urinary tract infections. This medication is a combination of two Cefpodoxime and Clavulanic Acid.

This medicine treats the infections by not allowing the bacteria from growing further and getting spread. You should inform your doctor before taking this medicine if you suffer from any health condition and taking any medication for the same.

The treatment course must be completed as per the doctors prescription, even if you start to feel better. As sudden discontinuation of the treatment may affect the potency of the medication.

Antibiotics, for example, cefpodoxime won't work for colds, influenza, or other viral diseases. Utilizing Antibiotics when they are not required builds your danger of getting contamination later that opposes anti-microbial treatment.

    What are the uses of Forenza 325mg Tablet

    What are the contraindications of Forenza 325mg Tablet ?

    What are the side effects of Forenza 325mg Tablet ?

    Key highlights of Forenza 325mg Tablet

    • How long is the duration of effect?

      The duration of effect lasts for 12 hours.

    • What is the onset of action?

      The onset of action occurs anytime after an 1 hour after taking it.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      The medication is safe to use by pregnant women and is not known to affect the foetus

    • Is it habit forming?

      There are no habit forming tendencies reported with this medication.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      This medication is safe for breastfeeding women and does not affects the baby.

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      It is not safe with alcohol. If you experience certain symptoms such as drowsiness or disorientation, then you must speak to your doctor immediately.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      As some of the side effects include problems with breathing, it is not advisable to drive after taking this medication.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      Patients who have impaired kidney function should not take this as it can lead to more kidney problems.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      Patients who have impaired liver function should not take this as it can lead to more liver problems, including liver failure.

    What are the substitutes for Forenza 325mg Tablet ?

    Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Forenza 325mg Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Are there any missed dose instructions?

      If you miss a dose, you should take one as soon as you remember that you’ve missed the dose.

    • Are there any overdose instructions?

      If you have overdosed this medication, you must consult your doctor immediately.

    How does this medication work?

    This medication works as a bactericidal by binding to penicillin-binding proteins and inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis. It also binds to beta-lactamase enzyme produced by bacterial cells, which in turn inhibits its enzymatic action and prevents beta-lactam antibiotics from being metabolised by the enzyme.

      What are the interactions of Forenza 325mg Tablet ?

      Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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      • Interaction with Alcohol

        Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
      • Interaction with Lab Test

        Inform the doctor if you are advised to undergo Urine Ketones Test, Coombs' Test, or serum or urine creatinine with Jaffé reaction.
      • Interaction with Medicine

        These tablets can have adverse interactions with certain medications. These include Cholera vaccine, Amikacin, Furosemide, Ethinyl estradiol, Warfarin, Chloramphenicol, Nifedipine, Probenecid, Antacids and H2-receptor antagonist.
      • Interaction with Food

        Information not available.

        Information not available
      • Interaction with Disease

        It can have negative interactions with certain diseases. These include Colitis, impaired kidney function, and impaired liver function.

      FAQs about Forenza 325mg Tablet

      • Ques : What is Forenza 325mg Tablet?

        Ans : This medication is used to treat mild bacterial infections. It is an anti-bacterial medicine stops bacteria from spreading. Forezena contains Cefpodoxime and Clavulanic Acid as active ingredients. This tablet works by inhibiting the bacterial cell wall synthesis; inhibiting the growth of bacteria.

      • Ques : What are the uses of Forenza 325mg Tablet?

        Ans : This medication is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of diseases like a bacterial infection, sinusitis, upper respiratory tract infection, chronic bronchitis exacerbation, community-acquired pneumonia, gonorrhea, etc.

      • Ques : What are the Side Effects of Forenza 325mg Tablet?

        Ans : This is a list of possible side-effects which may occur due to the constituting ingredients of this medication. These include abnormal blood counts, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, headache, fever, nausea, rash, and taste perversion.

      • Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Forenza 325mg Tablet?

        Ans : This medication should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets. A doctor should be consulted regarding the dosage of Forenza tablet.

      • Ques : How long do I need to use Forenza 325mg Tablet before I see improvement of my conditions?

        Ans : This medication takes 1 or 2 days before you see an improvement in your health conditions. It would be ideal if you note, it doesn't mean you will begin to notice such health improvement in a similar time span as different patients.

      • Ques : What are the contraindications to Forenza 325mg Tablet?

        Ans : Contraindication to forenza. In addition, this medication should not be used if you have the following conditions such as hypersensitivity to cephalosporins, penicillin hypersensitivity, pseudomembranous colitis, seizures related to the drug, etc.

      • Ques : Is Forenza 325mg Tablet safe to use when pregnant?

        Ans : This medication is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

      • Ques : Will Forenza 325mg Tablet be more effective if taken in more than the recommended dose?

        Ans : No, taking higher than the recommended dose of this medication can lead to increased chances of side effects such as diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, headache, weakness, fever, nausea, rash, taste perversion, myalgia, skin rash, urticaria, vaginitis, etc.

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

      Lybrate is a medium to provide our audience with the common information on medicines and does not guarantee its accuracy or exhaustiveness. Even if there is no mention of a warning for any drug or combination, it never means that we are claiming that the drug or combination is safe for consumption without any proper consultation with an expert.

      Lybrate does not take responsibility for any aspect of medicines or treatments. If you have any doubts about your medication, we strongly recommend you to see a doctor immediately.
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      Written ByDrx Hina FirdousPhD (Pharmacology) Pursuing, M.Pharma (Pharmacology), B.Pharma - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CarePharmacology
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