The drug Auropodox belongs to the group of antibiotics that have effects on treating parasites, combating bacterial infections, and acting as an antiviral and antifungal. The active ingredient in Auropodox is the antibiotic Cefpodoxime, with a dosage of 100 mg, along with other excipients in adequate amounts.
1. What is Auropodox?
Auropodox belongs to the group of antibiotics that have the effect of treating parasites, fighting infections, and fighting viruses and fungi. Auropodox is the main active ingredient of the antibiotic Cefpodoxime with a content of 100mg and other excipients in sufficient quantities. Auropodox is prepared in the form of film-coated tablets, suitable for direct oral use. The packaging is a box of 1 blister, each blister contains 10 tablets.
2. What is Auropodox used to treat?
Auropodox is indicated for the treatment of the following infections:
- Treatment of upper respiratory tract infections, including acute otitis media, sinusitis, tonsillitis, and pharyngitis.
- Treatment of acute community-acquired pneumonia.
- Treatment of uncomplicated acute gonococcal infections.
- Treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infections.
- Treatment of skin and soft tissue infections.
3. How to use and dosage of Auropodox
3.1. Dosage of the drug
Treatment dose for adults:
- The treatment dose for upper respiratory tract infections, including tonsillitis and pharyngitis, is 100 mg every 12 hours for 10 days.
- Treatment dose for acute community-acquired pneumonia: 200 mg every 12 hours for 14 days.
- Treatment dose for uncomplicated gonococcal infection: single dose is 200 mg.
- Treatment dose for uncomplicated urinary tract infections: 100 mg every 12 hours for 7 days.
- The treatment dose for skin and skin structure infections is 400 mg every 12 hours for 7 to 14 days.
Treatment dose for children:
- Acute otitis media treatment dose: 10 mg/kg/day (maximum 400 mg/day, divided into 2 doses) for 10 days.
- Treatment dose for pharyngitis and tonsillitis: 10 mg/kg/day (maximum 200 mg/day, divided into 2 doses) for 10 days.
- The active ingredient, cefpodoxime, should be taken with food. In individuals with kidney impairment (creatinine clearance less than 30 ml/min), the interval between doses should be increased to 24 hours.
- No dose adjustment is required for individuals with cirrhosis.
3.2. Overdose/missed dose
- Overdose: Prescription drugs require a prescription from a doctor or pharmacist. For non-prescription drugs, you need to follow the instructions on the drug manufacturer's instructions. Accordingly, you need to carefully read and follow the exact dosage on the prescription or instructions for use. When taking an overdose of Auropodox, you should stop taking it and immediately notify your doctor or pharmacist if you experience any unusual symptoms.
- In case of missed dose: Normally, drugs, specifically Auropodox, can be taken within 1-2 hours of the time prescribed in the prescription. Except in cases where there are strict regulations on the time of taking the drug, you can take the drug a few hours after you realize you forgot. However, if the time of taking the drug is too far from the time you need to take it, you should not take a make-up dose, because it can cause many dangers to the body. You need to pay attention to follow the instructions or consult your doctor before deciding.
4. Side effects of Auropodox
The side effects of Auropodox reported in clinical trials are generally mild and transient, including diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, colitis, and headache. Rarely, hypersensitivity reactions, erythema, itching, dizziness, thrombocytosis, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, or eosinophilia may occur.
Usually, these side effects or adverse effects disappear once the medication is discontinued. If you experience any rare side effects not listed in the prescribing information during treatment, you should promptly inform your doctor or healthcare provider.
5. Interactions of Auropodox
Plasma concentrations are reduced by approximately 30% when the active ingredient Cefpodoxime proxetil is prescribed with antacids or H2 blockers. When Auropodox is prescribed concurrently with compounds known to be toxic to the kidneys, renal function should be closely monitored. Plasma concentrations of Cefpodoxime increase when Cefpodoxime is prescribed with probenecid.
Changes in laboratory values: Auropodox causes a positive direct Coombs test.
Consider using Auropodox with alcohol, tobacco, alcoholic or fermented beverages. These agents can change the composition of Auropodox. You should see detailed instructions in the instructions for use or consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
6. Some important considerations when using Auropodox
6.1. Contraindications of Auropodox
Auropodox is contraindicated in individuals with a history of hypersensitivity to the active ingredient cefpodoxime proxetil.
Generally, individuals who are allergic or sensitive to any of the components in the medication should not use it. There are other specific cases outlined in the prescribing information or in the doctor's prescription. Contraindications for Auropodox must be understood as absolute, meaning that under no circumstances should the medication be used in cases where it is contraindicated.
6.2. Precautions when using Auropodox
Subjects that need to be noted before using Auropodox include the elderly, pregnant women, breastfeeding women, children under 15 years old, people with liver failure, kidney failure, people who are sensitive or allergic to any ingredient in the drug... Or people who have had myasthenia gravis, hepatic coma, gastric ulcers.
Note during pregnancy: You need to consider carefully and consult your treating physician or pharmacist before taking the drug. Drugs, including Auropodox, although tested, still have risks when used.
Note during breastfeeding: Mothers need to consult their treating physician after carefully considering the benefits and risks for mother and baby. Do not use Auropodox without carefully reading the instructions for use and the doctor's instructions.
Auropodox belongs to the group of antibiotics that have the effect of treating parasites, fighting infections, and fighting viruses and fungi. Auropodox is the main active ingredient of the antibiotic Cefpodoxime with a content of 100mg. To ensure the effectiveness of treatment and avoid unwanted side effects, patients need to follow the instructions of doctors and pharmacists.
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