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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Last Updated Nov 10, 2024 | 7:17 PM IST
Agripod 200mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections ear, nose, throat, lower respiratory tract, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissue. This medicine contains cefixime and lactic acid bacillus (probiotic) which works by inhibiting the protein synthesis of the bacterial cell and thereby helps fight infection-causing bacteria. This medicine is not effective for treating viral infections. Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, indigestion, abdominal pain, and headache.
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About Agripod 200mg Tablet

Agripod 200mg Tablet is used to treat bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, lower respiratory tract, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissue. Bacterial infections are caused due to the multiplication of harmful bacteria inside or on the body.

Agripod 200mg Tablet contains 'Cefpodoxime Proxetil', which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic effective against both gram-positive and negative groups of bacteria. It works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering (cell wall), which is necessary for their survival. Therefore, it kills the bacteria and helps treat and prevent the spread of bacterial infections.

Take this medicine as prescribed. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea (watery or loose stool), abdominal pain, loss of appetite, bloating, skin rash, and itching. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Talk to your doctor before taking Agripod 200mg Tablet if you have had inflammation in the bowel, kidney or liver problems. Do not take antacids and anti-ulcer medicines along with Agripod 200mg Tablet; maintain a gap of 2-3 hours between both. Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before starting Agripod 200mg Tablet. Avoid alcohol consumption to prevent unpleasant side effects. Agripod 200mg Tablet may cause dizziness; hence, drive or operate machinery only if you are alert. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking and about your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side effects.

Uses of Agripod 200mg Tablet

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Medicinal Benefits

Agripod 200mg Tablet belongs to the group of antibiotic medicines called 'cephalosporins' used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, lower respiratory tract, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissue. It is composed of Cefpodoxime Proxetil. It is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, as well as aerobic and some anaerobic bacteria.  Agripod 200mg Tablet works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, which is necessary for their survival. Thereby, it kills the bacteria and helps in treating and preventing the spread of infections. Agripod 200mg Tablet has been shown to reduce the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. 

Side Effects of Agripod 200mg Tablet

  • Diarrhoea
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Abdominal pain
  • Loss of appetite
  • Bloating
  • Skin rash
  • Itching

Directions for Use

Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water; do not crush, chew or break it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Taking antibiotics on your own may lead to antibiotic resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections. Before taking Agripod 200mg Tablet, let your doctor know if you have/had inflammation in bowel, kidney, or liver problems. Do not take antacids or anti-ulcer medicines along with Agripod 200mg Tablet and maintain at least a gap of 2-3 hours between both medicines. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should seek medical advice before starting Agripod 200mg Tablet. Avoid alcohol consumption while being treated with Agripod 200mg Tablet to prevent unpleasant side effects. Agripod 200mg Tablet may cause dizziness, hence drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.

Therapeutic Class

ANTIBIOTICS

Drug-Drug Interactions

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CefpodoximeCholera, live attenuated
Severe
CefpodoximeHeparin
Severe

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Antibiotics can alter the useful bacteria in the stomach, which help indigestion. Therefore, you are advised to take foods rich in probiotics such as yoghurt/curd, kefir, sauerkraut, tempeh, kimchi, miso, kombucha, buttermilk, natto and cheese.

  • Eat fibre rich food like whole grains, beans, lentils, berries, broccoli, peas and bananas.

  • Avoid foods rich in calcium, grapefruit and grapefruit juice as they might hinder the absorption of antibiotics.

  • Avoid consumption of alcohol to treat your condition effectively.

  • Avoid usage of tobacco.

Habit Forming

No

What if I have taken an overdose of Agripod 200mg Tablet

Please do not exceed the recommended dose, as it might cause an overdose. Signs and symptoms of an overdose of Agripod 200mg Tablet may include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, and diarrhoea. Seek immediate medical attention if you observe any symptoms or think you have taken too much. Do this even if there are no signs of discomfort or poisoning.

Country of origin

India
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