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Gudcef-Cv 200 Tablet

Manufacturer :  Mankind Pharma Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Cefpodoxime, Clavulanic Acid
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor not required

About Gudcef-Cv 200 Tablet

Gudcef-Cv 200 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 Gudcef-Cv 200 Tablet

    What are the contraindications of Gudcef-Cv 200 Tablet ?

    What are the side effects of Gudcef-Cv 200 Tablet ?

    Key highlights of Gudcef-Cv 200 Tablet

    • How long is the duration of effect?

      The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 3 to 4 hours after onset of action.

    • What is the onset of action?

      The peak effect of this medicine can be observed within 3 to 4 hours of administration of the dose.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      Sufficient data is not available for the use of this medicine in pregnant women. Use only if clearly needed under the doctor's supervision.

    • Is it habit forming?

      No habit forming tendency has been reported.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      This medicine should be used only if clearly needed. Monitoring of undesired effects is necessary.

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      It is unknown whether it is safe to consume alcohol along with this medicine. Kindly consult your doctor.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      This medicine affect the consciousness of the patient. Thus it is not advised to drive, while you are taking Gudcef-Cv 200 Tablet.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      Caution must be taken in patient with kidney disease. Adjustment of dose is needed. Kindly consult your doctor.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      Limited information is available regarding its use in patient with liver disease. Kindly consult your doctor before taking it.

    What are the substitutes for Gudcef-Cv 200 Tablet ?

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

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Are there any missed dose instructions?

      The missed dose should be taken as soon possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it's already time for your next scheduled dose.

    • Are there any overdose instructions?

      Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of overdose.

    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 Gudcef-Cv 200 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 Disease

        This medication interacts with Colitis, Impaired kidney function and Impaired liver function.
      • Interaction with Food

        Information not available

      FAQs about Gudcef-Cv 200 Tablet

      • Ques : What is Gudcef-Cv 200 Tablet?

        Ans : This is a medication which has Cefpodoxime Proxetil and Clavulanic Acid as active elements present. It performs its action by restricting the growth of bacteria, interfering with the formation of the bacterial cell wall.

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

        Ans : This is a medication, which is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Lower respiratory tract infection, Sinusitis, Urinary tract infections, and Otitis media.

      • Ques : What are the Side Effects of Gudcef-Cv 200 Tablet?

        Ans : This is a medication which has some commonly reported side effects such as Abdominal discomfort, Easy bleeding, Persistent sore throat, Skin rashes, Diarrhea, Nausea, Urticaria, Vomiting, Flatulence, Headache, Swelling of the ankles or feet, etc.

      • Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Gudcef-Cv 200 Tablet?

        Ans : Store this medication in a cool dry place and keep it in the original pack or container until it is time to take them. Store this medication out of sight and reach of children. Unused medicines should be disposed of in special ways to ensure that pets, children and other people cannot consume them.

      • Ques : How long do I need to use Gudcef-Cv 200 Tablet before I see improvement of my conditions?

        Ans : This is a medicine which 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 Gudcef-Cv 200 Tablet?

        Ans : Contraindication to Gudcef-Cv. In addition, this medicine should not be used if you have the following conditions such as Hypersensitivity and Penicillin hypersensitivity.

      • Ques : Is Gudcef-Cv 200 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 Gudcef-Cv 200 Tablet be more effective if taken in more than the recommended dose?

        Ans : No, taking higher than the recommended dose of Gudcef-Cv can lead to increased chances of side effects such as Abdominal discomfort, Easy bleeding, Persistent sore throat, Skin rashes, Diarrhea, Nausea, Urticaria, Vomiting, etc.

      References

      • Cefpodoxime- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 23 April 2019]. Available from:

        https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/cefpodoxime

      • CEFPODOXIME PROXETIL - cefpodoxime proxetil granule, for suspension- Daily Med [Internet]. dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2018 [Cited 25 April 2019]. Available from:

        https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=63777889-d306-4fc3-88da-b24859040ef4

      • Clavulanic Acid- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 24 April 2019]. Available from:

        https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/clavulanic%20acid

      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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