Uses of Kaztexim

Kaztexim is a prescription drug, with the main ingredient being Cefpodoxime. Currently, the drug is used to treat problems with upper respiratory tract infections, diabetes or skin infections.... To ensure the effectiveness of using Kaztexim, in addition to following the instructions of a doctor. Specialists, users need to refer to more information about the uses of Kaztexim.

1.1. What is Kaztexim? Kaztexim belongs to the group of drugs used to treat parasites, anti-infectives, antivirals, and antifungals. The drug is prepared in the form of film-coated tablets, blisters of 10, box of 1 blister. With the main active ingredient Cefpodoxime proxetil 100mg
Kaztexim recommended for use by both adults and children.
1.2. What is Kaztexim used for? Kaztexim is prescribed in the following cases:
Community-acquired pneumonia caused by bacteria S. pneumoniae or H. Influenzae (including beta-lactam producing strains). Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis caused by S. pneumoniae, H. influenzae (only strains that do not produce beta lactamase), or M. Catarrhalis. Acute, uncomplicated gonorrhea of ​​the urethra and cervix caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae (including penicillinase-producing strains). Acute, uncomplicated anorectal infections in women caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae (including penicillinase-producing strains). Uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus (including penicillinase-producing strains) or Streptococcus pyogenes. Acute maxillary sinusitis caused by Haemophilus influenzae (including beta-lactamase producing strains), Streptococcus pneumoniae and Moraxella catarrhalis. Uncomplicated urinary tract infection (cystitis) caused by Escherichia coli, Proteus mirabilis, Klebsiella pneumoniae, or Staphylococcus saprophyticus. Contraindications:
Patients who are allergic to the main ingredient Cefpodoxime, Cephalosporin group drugs or any of its ingredients.

2.1. How to take Kaztexim Kaztexim is taken orally, should be taken after meals. Take Kaztexim tablets whole with filtered or boiled water, do not break or crush the tablet, or mix it with any solution or mixture. Use Kaztexim exactly as prescribed by your doctor, do not take more than the prescribed dose, it may increase side effects or less, leading to insufficient Kaztexim blood levels to take advantage of the full effect. 2.2. Dosage of the drug Kaztexim Adults:
Treatment of upper respiratory tract infections, including pharyngitis and tonsillitis: 100 mg (1 single tablet) every 12 hours continuously for 10 days. Community-acquired acute pneumonia: 200 mg every 12 hours for 14 days. Acute gonococcal infection without complications: single oral dose of 200 mg. Uncomplicated urinary tract infections: 100 mg every 12 hours for 7 days. Skin and skin structure infections: 400mg every 12 hours for 7 to 14 days. Children (for those who can swallow tablets):
Acute otitis media: 10 mg/kg body weight/day (maximum only 400mg/day in 2 divided doses) continuously for 10 days. Pharyngitis and tonsillitis: 10 mg/kg body weight/day (maximum only 200 mg/day in 2 divided doses) continuously for 10 days Patients with renal failure:
For patients with renal impairment (with clearance creatinine less than 30 ml/min), the recommended interval between doses is 24 hours.
Patients with hepatic impairment: No dose adjustment of Kaztexim is required in patients with cirrhosis.
Handling missed dose:
To achieve the anti-infective effect, try not to forget the medicine, if you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Especially with indications for taking multiple times a day, the interval between 2 doses should be at least 12 hours apart. The time between two doses should be strictly observed and the time for the next dose must be taken from the time you took the missed dose. If it is almost time for the next dose of Kaztexim, do not take the missed dose and wait until the scheduled time for the next dose. Never take a double dose of Kaztexim to make up for the missed dose. Treatment of Overdose: Cases of overdose with cefpodoxime proxetil have not been reported. Symptoms of drug overdose can cause epigastric pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. In the event of a severe toxic reaction resulting from an overdose of Kaztexim, hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis may help remove the drug from the body, especially if renal function is impaired.

Kaztexim should not be prescribed to patients with a history of sensitivity to cephalosporins or other beta-lactams. Studies conducted in a variety of animals have not revealed any teratogenic or fetotoxic effects; however, Kaztexim should be used in pregnant women only when clearly needed. Because of severe reactions in nursing infants, caution should be exercised in deciding whether to discontinue nursing or to discontinue the drug. Lactation: Cefpodoxime is excreted in breast milk in low concentrations. Even at low concentrations, three problems can occur in breastfed infants with Cefpodoxime: direct effects on the infant's body, disturbances in the gut microbiota, and false positive culture results. , if you have to do an antibiotic chart when the child has a fever.

Body: fungal infection, discomfort, abdominal distension, fatigue, chest pain, weakness, fever, chills, abnormal microbiological test, body pain, back pain... Cardiovascular: migraine, congestive heart failure, palpitations, hematoma, vasodilation, hypertension, hypotension. Digestive: dyspepsia, dry mouth, flatulence, vomiting, decreased appetite, constipation, oral warts, gastritis, mouth ulcers... Urinary: hematuria, urinary tract infection, painful urination, painful urination, frequent urination, nocturia, penile infection, proteinuria, vaginal pain. Skin: urticaria, rash, pruritus at the site of non-medication, sequelae, maculopapular rash, fungal dermatitis, scabs, dry skin where not applied, alopecia, vesicles, sunburn. Liver: Transient increase in GOT, GPT, GGT, bilirubin, alkaline phosphatase and LDH...

Antacids: Concomitant administration of Kaztexim with high doses of antacids (sodium bicarbonate and aluminum hydroxide) or H2 blockers reduces peak plasma concentrations. Oral anticholinergics (eg, propantheline) slow peak plasma concentrations, but do not affect the extent of absorption (AUC).
Probenecid: As with other beta-lactam antibiotics, renal excretion of Kaztexim was inhibited by probenecid and resulted in an increase in AUC of approximately 31% and peak plasma concentrations of cefpodoxime by 20%.
Nephrotoxic drugs: Although nephrotoxicity has not been observed with cefpodoxime proxetil alone, renal function should be closely monitored when cefpodoxime proxetil is co-administered with potentially nephrotoxic compounds.

The shelf life of Kaztexim is 36 months from the date of manufacture. Store Kaztexim at a suitable room temperature from 15 to 25 degrees Celsius, do not expose the drug to direct sunlight, or locations with high heat sources such as next to televisions, heaters or refrigerators. the pill is changed. Avoid storing medicine in humid places such as bathrooms, or places with high humidity below 70% that easily breed mold. Medicines should be kept out of reach of small children. The above are the uses of the drug Kaztexim, patients should carefully read and follow the instructions of a specialist doctor before using it to get the best treatment results.