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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Last Updated Nov 23, 2024 | 4:49 PM IST
Azepod-O 200 mg/200 mg Tablet is used to treat bacterial infections of the lungs (pneumonia), sinus (sinusitis), bladder (cystitis), ear infections, etc. It contains Ofloxacin and Cefpodoxime, which kills the bacteria and helps treat and prevent the spread of bacterial infections. Sometimes, it may cause common side effects such as dizziness, pain in the lower legs, neck pain, stomach pain and headache. Before using this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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Synonym

CEFPODOXIME PROXETIL+OFLOXACIN

Manufacturer/Marketer

Azmed Healthcare

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-27

for this medicine

About Azepod-O 200 mg/200 mg Tablet

Azepod-O 200 mg/200 mg Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called broad-spectrum antibiotics, which are used to treat bacterial infections of the lungs (pneumonia), sinus (sinusitis), bladder (cystitis), ear infections, etc. Bacterial infections are caused due to the multiplication of harmful bacteria inside or on the body. Azepod-O 200 mg/200 mg Tablet does not work against infections caused by the virus, including cold and flu. Using antibiotics when they aren't required can make them not work (develop antibiotic resistance) for future contaminations.

Azepod-O 200 mg/200 mg Tablet is a combination of two antibiotic drugs: Ofloxacin and Cefpodoxime. Ofloxacin inhibits DNA gyrase, which is required for DNA replication, transcription and repair. Cefpodoxime works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering (cell wall), which is necessary for their survival. Thereby, it kills the bacteria (bactericidal) and helps treat and prevent the spread of bacterial infections. Together, Azepod-O 200 mg/200 mg Tablet helps in treating bacterial infections.

Take Azepod-O 200 mg/200 mg Tablet with or without food. The dose and duration of Azepod-O 200 mg/200 mg Tablet can vary depending on your condition and the severity of the infection. Sometimes, you may experience common side effects such as dizziness, pain in the lower legs, neck pain, stomach pain and headache. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Before starting Azepod-O 200 mg/200 mg Tablet, please inform your doctor if you have any allergy (against any antibiotic) or kidney or liver problems. Do not take Azepod-O 200 mg/200 mg Tablet on your own as self-medication may lead to antibiotic resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections. Consult your doctor before taking Azepod-O 200 mg/200 mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Azepod-O 200 mg/200 mg Tablet as it may cause increased dizziness. Azepod-O 200 mg/200 mg Tablet is not recommended for use in children.

Uses of Azepod-O 200 mg/200 mg Tablet

Treatment of Bacterial infections.

Medicinal Benefits

Azepod-O 200 mg/200 mg Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called antibiotics, which treat bacterial infections like urinary tract infections, respiratory tract infections, sexually transmitted infections, soft tissue infections, and ear and eye infections. Azepod-O 200 mg/200 mg Tablet is a combination of two antibiotic drugs: Ofloxacin and Cefpodoxime. Ofloxacin inhibits DNA gyrase, which is required for DNA replication, transcription and repair. Cefpodoxime inhibits protein synthesis and leads to cell death, thereby killing the bacteria. Together, Azepod-O 200 mg/200 mg Tablet helps in treating bacterial infections. Azepod-O 200 mg/200 mg Tablet is a broad-spectrum antibiotic effective against a wide range of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.

Directions for Use

Swallow it as a whole with water; do not chew, break or crush. The dose and duration of Azepod-O 200 mg/200 mg Tablet can vary depending on your condition and the severity of the infection.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Azepod-O 200 mg/200 mg Tablet

  • Dizziness
  • Pain in lower legs
  • Loss of appetite
  • Neck pain
  • Headache
  • Stomach Pain

Drug Warnings

Do not take Azepod-O 200 mg/200 mg Tablet if you are allergic to any of its contents. Do not take Azepod-O 200 mg/200 mg Tablet if you have epilepsy or kidney problems. Maintain a minimum gap of two hours between Azepod-O 200 mg/200 mg Tablet and antacid, vitamin and mineral medicines. Consult your doctor before taking Azepod-O 200 mg/200 mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Azepod-O 200 mg/200 mg Tablet as it causes increased dizziness. Azepod-O 200 mg/200 mg Tablet is not recommended for use in children.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Azepod-O 200 mg/200 mg Tablet may have interaction with vitamin supplements (calcium/vitamin D), diuretic medication (furosemide), Pin killer (aspirin), and bronchodilators (albuterol).

Drug-Food Interactions:  Avoid intake of milk and dairy products.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Azepod-O 200 mg/200 mg Tablet may interact with tendonitis (inflammation in tendons), epilepsy, kidney, and liver problems.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ASPIRIN
  • FUROSEMIDE
  • ALBUTEROL

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • It would be best to take probiotics after taking the full course of Azepod-O 200 mg/200 mg Tablet to restore some healthy intestinal bacteria that may have been killed.
  • Taking probiotics after antibiotic treatment can reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. Certain fermented foods like yoghurt, cheese, sauerkraut and kimchi can help restore the intestine's good bacteria.
  • Include more fibre-enriched food in your diet, as it can be easily digested by gut bacteria which helps stimulate their growth. Thus, fibre foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after taking an antibiotic course. Whole grains, like whole-grain bread and brown rice, should be included in your diet.
  • Avoid taking too much calcium-enriched foods and drinks as it might affect the working of Azepod-O 200 mg/200 mg Tablet.
  • Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages with Azepod-O 200 mg/200 mg Tablet as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. This can make it harder for your body to aid the Azepod-O 200 mg/200 mg Tablet in fighting off infections.

Special Advise

  • Azepod-O 200 mg/200 mg Tablet may affect coagulation test or prothrombin time (time taken for blood clotting), liver function, and serum tests. Inform the person doing the tests that you are taking Azepod-O 200 mg/200 mg Tablet.
  • Diabetes patients who take blood tests should inform their doctor about your use of Azepod-O 200 mg/200 mg Tablet.
  • It may cause live bacterial vaccines (such as typhoid) not to work unless your doctor tells you to and does not have any immunizations/vaccinations while using this medication.
  • Azepod-O 200 mg/200 mg Tablet contains ofloxacin, which might produce false-positive urine screening results for opiates. Inform the person doing the tests that you are taking Azepod-O 200 mg/200 mg Tablet.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Bacterial infections: A bacterial infection is when harmful bacteria enter, multiply, and infect our body. Infectious or harmful bacteria can make you sick and reproduce quickly in your body. These harmful bacteria produce chemicals known as toxins, which can damage tissue and make you sick. It can target any body part and multiply very quickly. When infected with bacteria, you can experience generalized symptoms like fevers, chills, and fatigue. Bacteria come in various forms, commonly spherical, rod, and spiral-shaped. Bacterial infections vary from minor illnesses like sore throat and ear infections to severe brain infections like meningitis and encephalitis. Anyone can become infected with a bacterial infection. However, people with weak immune systems or taking immunosuppressive medicine are more prone to bacterial infection.

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Alcohol

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Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Azepod-O 200 mg/200 mg Tablet as it may cause increased dizziness.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, your doctor will prescribe Azepod-O 200 mg/200 mg Tablet only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is unknown if Azepod-O 200 mg/200 mg Tablet passes into breastmilk. Consult your doctor before taking Azepod-O 200 mg/200 mg Tablet if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Caution

Azepod-O 200 mg/200 mg Tablet may cause dizziness and vision problems. So, drive only if you are alert.

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Liver

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor before taking Azepod-O 200 mg/200 mg Tablet if you have liver impairment/liver disease.

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this or kidney impairment/kidney disease before taking Azepod-O 200 mg/200 mg Tablet.

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Children

Unsafe

Azepod-O 200 mg/200 mg Tablet should not be given to children below 18 years.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Plot No. 3124 & 3125 Gidc, Panoli,Teh. Ankleshwar,Distt. Bharuch, Gujarat - 394116.
Other Info - AZE0131

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FAQs

Azepod-O 200 mg/200 mg Tablet is used to treat bacterial infections of the lungs (pneumonia), sinus (sinusitis), bladder (cystitis), ear infections, etc.
Azepod-O 200 mg/200 mg Tablet is a combination of two antibiotic drugs: Ofloxacin and Cefpodoxime. Ofloxacin inhibits DNA gyrase, which is required to produce DNA replication, transcription, and repair. Cefpodoxime inhibits protein synthesis and leads to cell death, thereby killing the bacteria. Together, Azepod-O 200 mg/200 mg Tablet helps in treating bacterial infections.
Avoid taking magnesium and aluminium-containing antacids along with Azepod-O 200 mg/200 mg Tablet. Maintain a minimum gap of two hours between both.
Do not take Azepod-O 200 mg/200 mg Tablet on your own, as self-medication may lead to antibiotic resistance, which means antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections.
Diarrhoea is the most reported common side effect of Azepod-O 200 mg/200 mg Tablet. So, it is advisable to drink lots of water and fluids and eat fibre-rich food if you experience diarrhoea. If you observe blood in stools (tarry stools) or experience excess diarrhoea (vomiting or watery stool), immediately consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrheal medicine on your own.
Azepod-O 200 mg/200 mg Tablet may cause stomach upset as a side effect. To avoid this, take Azepod-O 200 mg/200 mg Tablet, preferably with food. Taking Azepod-O 200 mg/200 mg Tablet with food helps in increasing its absorption in the body.
Azepod-O 200 mg/200 mg Tablet is a broad-spectrum antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections, and it is not used for viral infections.
No, there is no evidence that Azepod-O 200 mg/200 mg Tablet is addictive.
Azepod-O 200 mg/200 mg Tablet should be taken for as long as it has been prescribed by the doctor. The duration of treatment will be determined by the doctor based on your medical condition.
Azepod-O 200 mg/200 mg Tablet should be taken orally. Swallow it as a whole with water; do not chew, break or crush.
Azepod-O 200 mg/200 mg Tablet should be stored in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. Keep it out of sight and reach of children.
You should not stop taking Azepod-O 200 mg/200 mg Tablet even though you feel better as it may cause the infection to recur. Complete the duration of treatment as prescribed by the doctor to get its full benefits.
Take the missed dose of Azepod-O 200 mg/200 mg Tablet as soon as you remember. But, if it is time for your next dose take your regular dose and skip the missed dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed dose.
Consult the doctor if you don't feel better even after completing the duration of treatment with Azepod-O 200 mg/200 mg Tablet. Also, let your doctor know if any symptoms are worsening while taking Azepod-O 200 mg/200 mg Tablet.
The side effects of Azepod-O 200 mg/200 mg Tablet include dizziness, pain in the lower legs, loss of appetite, neck pain, headache, and stomach pain. Consult the doctor if any of these side effects persist or worsen.

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