Gudcef 200 MG Tablet

Gudcef 200 MG Tablet is used for treating mild infections caused by bacteria. It treats these infections by not the bacteria from growing further. It can be taken for anywhere between 5 – 14 days, depending on the severity of one’s infection.

Most commonly, it is used to treat infections like bronchitis, urinary tract infections, infections that develop in the ear, throat, or nose, and gonorrhoea. It treats these infections by not the bacteria from growing further.

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.

As your body gets accustomed to it, the side effects subside on their own. If you experience any of these side effects, you should let your doctor know so that they can make them stop. This medication requires a prescription for you to be able to buy and use it. Some of the major side effects include:

• Vaginal itching
• Rashes
• White discharge from the vagina
• Deep coloured urine
• Wheezing
• Problems with breathing

If you experience any of these side effects, you should let your doctor know so that they can make them stop. This medication requires a prescription for you to be able to buy and use it.

After acute overdose, most agents cause only nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, although neuromuscular hypersensitivity and seizures are possible, especially in patients with renal insufficiency; many beta-lactam antibiotics have the potential to cause neuromuscular hyperirritability or seizures.

Hemodialysis may be helpful to aid in the removal of the drug from the blood but not usually indicated, otherwise most treatment is supportive or symptom directed following GI decontamination.

Take as directed, at regular intervals around-the-clock (with or without food). Chilling oral suspension improves flavor (do not freeze). Complete full course of medication, even if you feel better.

Drink 2-3 L fluid/day. If diarrhea occurs, yogurt or buttermilk may help. May cause false-positive test with Clinitest®; use another form of testing. May interfere with oral contraceptives; additional contraceptive measures are necessary.

• Urinary Tract Infection

• Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis

• Bronchitis

• Gonococcal Infection

• Allergy

• Diarrhoea

• Abdominal Pain

• Swelling Of Face, Lips, Eyelids, Tongue, Hands And Feet

• Dizziness

• Indigestion

• Hives

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The duration of effect lasts for 24 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?

  No, it is not safe for pregnant women as it can affect the foetus

• Is it habit forming?

  There are no habit forming tendencies reported with this medication.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  No, this medication is not safe for breastfeeding women as it can affect 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.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Gudcef 200 MG Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Q-Tax O 200 MG Tablet

  Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Polares 200 MG Tablet

  Zuventus Healthcare Ltd

• Cepocef 200 MG Tablet

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Nosocef O 200 MG Tablet

  Wockhardt Ltd

• Markodoxin 200 MG Tablet

  Bsp Pharmaceuticals

• 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. Certain signs of overdose include weakness and confusion.

This medication works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to one or more of the penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) which in turn inhibits the final transpeptidation step of peptidoglycan synthesis in bacterial cell walls, thus inhibiting cell wall biosynthesis. Bacteria eventually lyse due to ongoing activity of cell wall autolytic enzymes (autolysins and murein hydrolases) while cell wall assembly is arrested.

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

  This medicine might lead to Positive direct Coombs', false-positive urinary glucose test using cupric sulfate (Benedict's solution, Clinitest®, Fehling's solution), false-positive serum or urine creatinine with Jaffé reaction.

• Interaction with Medicine

  • Decreased effect: Antacids and H2-receptor antagonists (reduce absorption and serum concentration of cefpodoxime).
  • Increased effect: Probenecid may decrease cephalosporin elimination.
  • Increased toxicity: Furosemide, aminoglycosides may be a possible additive to nephrotoxicity.

• Interaction with Food

  Information not available

• Interaction with Disease

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

• Ques : What is Gudcef 200 MG Tablet?

  Ans : It belongs to 3rd generation cephalosporins. This medication works as a bactericidal by binding to the penicillin-binding proteins and inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Gudcef 200 MG Tablet before I see improvement in my condition?

  Ans : This medication should be consumed, until the complete eradication of the disease. Thus it is advised to use, till the time directed by your doctor. Also taking this medication longer than it was prescribed, can cause an inadequate effect on the patient's condition.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use Gudcef 200 MG Tablet?

  Ans : The duration of effect for this medicine is dependent on the severity of the patient’s condition. Therefore the frequency of usage of this medication will vary from person to person. It is advised to follow the proper prescription of the doctor, directed according to the patient's condition.

• Ques : Should I use Gudcef 200 MG Tablet empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : This medication is advised to be consumed orally. The salts involved in this medication react properly if it is taken after having food. If you take it on an empty stomach, it might upset the stomach. Please consult the doctor before using it.

• Ques : What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Gudcef 200 MG Tablet?

  Ans : This medication contains salts which are suitable to store only at room temperature, as keeping this medication above or below that, can cause an inadequate effect. Protect it from moisture and light. Keep this medication away from the reach of children.

• Ques : Should I use Gudcef 200 MG Tablet empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : This medication works properly if it is taken after having food. If you take it on an empty stomach, it might upset the stomach. Please consult the doctor before using it.

• Ques : What are the uses of Gudcef 200 MG Tablet?

  Ans : Gudcef 200 MG Tablet is helpful in the treatment of bacterial infections.

• Ques : What are the side effects of Gudcef 200 MG Tablet?

  Ans : Side effects of this drug include Nausea, Diarrhea and Rash.

• Ques : Is Gudcef 200 MG Tablet safe to use?

  Ans : Gudcef 200 MG Tablet is a very safe medication if you use it in a dose prescribed to you by a healthcare professional.

• Ques : Can the use of Gudcef 200 MG Tablet cause diarrhea?

  Ans : This medication is an antibiotic that works by killing the harmful bacteria. In some cases, it can affect the good bacteria in the stomach, which may cause diarrhea.

• Ques : Can Gudcef 200 MG Tablet cause constipation?

  Ans : Constipation is a common side effect reported after the consumption of this drug. Hence, patients must consume a diet rich in fiber during the course of treatment.

• Ques : Can I stop taking Gudcef 200 MG Tablet when my symptoms are relieved or when I feel better?

  Ans : It is suggested not to stop taking this drug if you feel better as the symptoms can recur. It is very important to complete the course of medication.

• Ques : How long does Gudcef 200 MG Tablet take to work?

  Ans : It might take some days for this drug to work before you senn improvement in your condition.

• Ques : What if I do not get better after using Gudcef 200 MG Tablet?

  Ans : Inform your doctor if your symptoms are not relieved even after completing the full course of treatment.

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