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What is Opox

Opox is in a group of drugs called cephalosporin antibiotics. It works by fighting bacteria in your body.
Opox is used to treat many different types of infections caused by bacteria.
Opox may also be used for other purposes not listed in Opox guide.

Opox side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

• diarrhea that is watery or bloody;
• fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;
• unusual bleeding or bruising;
• cough, wheezing, chest tightness, trouble breathing;
• fast or pounding heartbeats;
• feeling like you might pass out;
• seizure ;
• pale or yellowed skin, dark colored urine, fever, confusion or weakness;
• jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
• fever, sore throat, and headache with a severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash;
• swelling, rapid weight gain, feeling short of breath (even with mild exertion); or
• increased thirst, loss of appetite, urinating less than usual or not at all.

Less serious side effects may include:

• nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, mild diarrhea, bloating, gas, constipation;
• stiff or tight muscles;
• back pain, muscle pain;
• headache, tired feeling;
• anxiety, nervousness, feeling restless or hyperactive;
• numbness or tingly feeling, warmth or redness under your skin;
• dizziness, spinning sensation;
• strange dreams, nightmares;
• stuffy nose;
• dry mouth, unusual or unpleasant taste in your mouth;
• white patches or sores inside your mouth or on your lips;
• diaper rash in an infant taking liquid Opox
• mild itching or skin rash; or
• vaginal itching or discharge.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
See also: Side effects (in more detail)

Opox dosing

Usual Adult Dose for Bronchitis:

Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis: 200 mg orally every 12 hours for 10 days

Usual Adult Dose for Cystitis:

100 mg orally every 12 hours for 7 days

Usual Adult Dose for Gonococcal Infection -- Uncomplicated:

Uncomplicated urethral, cervical, or female anorectal infections: 200 mg orally one time
Alternatively, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggest 400 mg orally one time may be effective for both male and female patients as an oral alternative for the treatment of uncomplicated gonorrhea of the cervix, urethra, or rectum.
Doxycycline therapy for 7 days or single dose azithromycin is also recommended to treat possible concurrent chlamydial infection.
The patient's sexual partner(s) should also be evaluated/treated.
Opox is not indicated for pharyngeal N gonorrhoeae infections.

Usual Adult Dose for Gonococcal Infection -- Disseminated:

400 mg orally twice a day
Initial therapy for disseminated gonococcal infections requires parenteral therapy which should be continued for 24 to 48 hours after clinical improvement is observed. Oral therapy may then be administered to complete a total course of at least 1 week.
Doxycycline therapy for 7 days (if not pregnant) or single dose azithromycin is also recommended to treat possible concurrent chlamydial infection.
The patient's sexual partner(s) should also be evaluated/treated.

Usual Adult Dose for Pneumonia:

Community-acquired pneumonia: 200 mg orally every 12 hours for 14 days

Usual Adult Dose for Pyelonephritis:

100 mg orally every 12 hours
Therapy should be continued for about 14 days, depending on the nature and severity of the infection.

Usual Adult Dose for Sinusitis:

200 mg orally every 12 hours for 10 days

Usual Adult Dose for Skin or Soft Tissue Infection:

Uncomplicated infection: 400 mg orally every 12 hours for 7 to 14 days

Usual Adult Dose for Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis:

100 mg orally every 12 hours for 5 to 10 days
There are insufficient data to establish efficacy in the subsequent prophylaxis of rheumatic fever.

Usual Adult Dose for Upper Respiratory Tract Infection:

100 mg orally every 12 hours
Therapy should be continued for approximately 10 to 14 days, depending on the nature and severity of the infection.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Bronchitis:

Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis:
12 years or older: 200 mg orally every 12 hours for 10 days

Usual Pediatric Dose for Cystitis:

12 years or older: 100 mg orally every 12 hours for 7 days

Usual Pediatric Dose for Gonococcal Infection -- Uncomplicated:

Uncomplicated urethral, cervical, or female anorectal infections:
12 years or older: 200 mg orally one time
Alternatively, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggest 400 mg orally one time may be effective for both male and female patients as an oral alternative for the treatment of uncomplicated gonorrhea of the cervix, urethra, or rectum.
Doxycycline therapy for 7 days or single dose azithromycin is also recommended to treat possible concurrent chlamydial infection.
The patient's sexual partner(s) should also be evaluated.
Opox is not indicated for pharyngeal N gonorrhoeae infections.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Gonococcal Infection -- Disseminated:

12 years or older: 400 mg orally twice a day
Initial therapy for disseminated gonococcal infections requires parenteral therapy which should be continued for 24 to 48 hours after clinical improvement is observed. Oral therapy may then be administered to complete a total course of at least 1 week.
Doxycycline therapy for 7 days (if not pregnant) or single dose azithromycin is also recommended to treat possible concurrent chlamydial infection.
The patient's sexual partner(s) should also be evaluated/treated.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Otitis Media:

2 months through 12 years: 5 mg/kg/dose orally every 12 hours for 5 days
Maximum dose: 400 mg/day

Usual Pediatric Dose for Pneumonia:

Community-acquired pneumonia:
12 years or older: 200 mg orally every 12 hours for 14 days

Usual Pediatric Dose for Sinusitis:

2 months through 12 years: 5 mg/kg/dose orally every 12 hours for 10 days
Maximum dose: 400 mg/day
12 years or older: 200 mg orally every 12 hours for 10 days

Usual Pediatric Dose for Skin or Soft Tissue Infection:

Uncomplicated infection:
12 years or older: 400 mg orally every 12 hours for 7 to 14 days

Usual Pediatric Dose for Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis:

2 months through 12 years: 5 mg/kg/dose orally every 12 hours for 5 to 10 days
Maximum dose: 200 mg/day
12 years or older: 100 mg orally every 12 hours for 5 to 10 days
There are insufficient data to establish efficacy in the subsequent prophylaxis of rheumatic fever.

Active ingredients: Cefpodoxime

Select the most affordable brand or generic drug

Strength	Quantity	Price, USD	Country
Aspen Cefpodoxime
Bactogard
Bactogard 100mg DT -TAB / 10		$1.89
Bactogard 200mg TAB / 10		$2.66
BACTOGARD Dispersible Tablet / 100mg (6 units)		$1.01	Indoco Remedies
Banan
Banan 5%
Baroxime
Baroxime 100mg TAB / 10		$1.40
Baroxime 50mg Dry Syrup		$0.63	Baroda Pharma Pvt Ltd
Baroxime 50mg Tablet DT		$0.07	Baroda Pharma Pvt Ltd
200 mg x 4's		$0.88
Bobcef
Bobcef 50mg Suspension		$0.82	Elder Pharmaceuticals Ltd
BOBCEF 50MG SUSPENSION 1 bottle(s) (30 ML suspension each)		$0.82	Elder Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Bobcef 30 ml Suspension		$0.13
C-Pod
C-POD tab 200 mg x 10's		$2.10	Gen-Biotec
C-POD dry syr 50 mg x 5 mL x 30ml		$0.63	Gen-Biotec
C-POD dispertab 100 mg x 10's		$1.05	Gen-Biotec
C-POD dry syr 100 mg x 5 mL x 30ml		$1.12	Gen-Biotec
CP
CP 200 mcg Tablet		$0.02
200 mcg x 10's		$0.18
CP cap 200 mcg x 10's		$0.18	Bal Pharma (Servetus)
CP 500 mcg Tablet		$0.03
CP Tablet		$0.04	Panacea Biotec Ltd
500 mcg x 10's		$0.29
CP cap 500 mcg x 10's		$0.29	Bal Pharma (Servetus)
CP TABLET 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each)		$0.35	Panacea Biotec Ltd
CP 500+250 Injection		$0.49
CP 1000+500 Injection		$0.91
CP P
CP-Max
Cp-Max 200mg TAB / 10		$1.95
CP-MAX tab 200 mg x 10's		$2.14	Floreat
CP-MAX dry syr 50 mg x 30's		$0.67	Floreat
Cef-Dex
Cefdoxime
Ceforan
Cefpod
Cefpod 200mg Tablet		$0.18	Zenobio Life Science
CEFPOD 200 MG TABLET 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each)		$1.83	Zenobio Life Science
Cefpod 200 mg Tablet		$0.30
Cefpodoxim Lek
Cefpodoxim-dura
Cefpodoxime Arrow
Cefpodoxime Biogaran
Cefpodoxime Mylan Pharma
Cefpodoxime Proxetil DS 5% CH
Cefpodoxime Proxetil TCK
Cefpodoxime Ranbaxy
Cefpodoxime Teva Enfants et Nourrissons
Cefpodoxime Zentiva Enfants et Nourrissons
Cefpodoxime Zydus
Ceftru
Ceftru 100mg CAP / 100		$17.50
Ceftru 50 mg Capsule		$0.10
Cefwar
200 mg x 10's		$1.68
CEFWAR dry syr 50 mg x 5 mL x 30ml		$0.63	Leben Labs
CEFWAR 100MG TABLET 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each)		$0.77	Leben Laboratories Pvt Ltd
100 mg x 10's		$0.91
Cepodem
100 mg x 5 mL x 30ml		$1.52
200 mg x 10's		$1.67
CEPODEM 100 MG/5 ML SYRUP 1 bottle(s) (30 ML syrup each)		$1.85	Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd
100 mg x 10's		$2.12
CEPODEM Dispersible Tablet / 100mg (10 units)		$2.25	Ranbaxy (Stancare Division)
50 mg x 5 mL x 30ml		$0.76
CEPODEM 50 MG DS SUSPENSION 1 bottle(s) (30 ML suspension each)		$0.95	Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd
CEPODEM dispertab 50 mg x 10's		$1.04	Ranbaxy (Pharma)
Cepoxid
Cewap
200 mg x 10's		$2.94
Cewap 50mg x 5mL DRY-SYR / 30ml		$0.81
Daedox
Dasrocef
Dxproxil
Dyna-Cefpodoxime
Fixtan
Fixtan 100mg DT-TAB / 10		$1.75
50 mg x 5 mL x 30ml		$0.84
Foxero
Gudcef
GUDCEF dispertab 50 mg x 10's		$0.38	Mankind
GUDCEF dry syr 50 mg x 5 mL x 30ml		$0.48	Mankind
Gudcef 100 mg Tablet		$0.10
GUDCEF dispertab 100 mg x 10's		$0.98	Mankind
Gudcef 100mg Tablet DT		$0.13	Mankind Pharma Ltd
Ipod-Kid
50 mg x 10's		$1.11
IPOD-KID dispertab 50 mg x 10's		$1.11	Invision
Ipod-KID 50mg TAB / 10		$1.11
Kvadimax
Medxil
Orelox pédiatrique
Oripod
ORIPOD tab 100 mg x 10's		$1.68	Orion
Oripod 200mg TAB / 10		$3.08
50 mg x 10's		$0.98
Ou Shuang
Pandox
200 mg x 6's		$1.76
Pandox 200mg TAB / 6		$1.76
PANDOX 200MG TABLET 1 strip(s) (6 tablets each)		$1.76	Aglowmed Drugs Pvt. Ltd.
PANDOX tab 200 mg x 6's		$1.76	Aglowmed
Pandox 200mg Tablet		$0.29	Aglowmed Drugs Pvt. Ltd.
50 mg x 30ml		$0.83
Pandox 50mg D -SYR / 30ml		$0.83
Pandox 50mg Dry Syrup		$0.83	Aglowmed Drugs Pvt. Ltd.
PANDOX 50MG DRY SYRUP 1 bottle(s) (30 ML dry syrup each)		$0.83	Aglowmed Drugs Pvt. Ltd.
PANDOX dry syr 50 mg x 30ml		$0.83	Aglowmed
Pedicef
Pedicef 200mg Tablet DT		$0.15	Anhox Healthcare Pvt Ltd
PEDICEF 200MG TABLET DT 1 strip(s) (10 tablet dts each)		$1.54	Anhox Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Pedicef 50mg Dry Syrup		$0.56	Anhox Healthcare Pvt Ltd
PEDICEF 50MG DRY SYRUP 1 bottle(s) (30 ML dry syrup each)		$0.56	Anhox Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Pedicef 100mg Tablet DT		$0.08	Anhox Healthcare Pvt Ltd
PEDICEF 100MG TABLET DT 1 strip(s) (10 tablet dts each)		$0.80	Anhox Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Pocef
200 mg x 50's		$3.36
Pocef 200mg TAB / 50		$3.36
POCEF tab 200 mg x 10's		$0.67	Sarthak
Proxtl
Proxtl 200mg Tablet		$0.18	Veritaz Healthcare Ltd
Proxtl 200mg TAB / 6		$2.69
PROXTL 100MG DRY SYRUP 1 bottle(s) (30 ML dry syrup each)		$1.27	Veritaz Healthcare Ltd
Rexocef
Safecefo
SAFECEFO dispertab 100 mg x 10's		$1.54	Race Pharma
Safecefo 200mg TAB / 10		$1.68
SAFECEFO tab 200 mg x 10's		$2.77	Race Pharma
Sandoz Cefpodoxime
Sefox
Sepoxym
Shan Pu Lan
Shuai Fu
Starin-DS
Starpod-Kid
50 mg x 10's		$0.95
STARPOD-KID dispertab 50 mg x 10's		$0.95	Minova
Taxetil
Taxetil 250 mg Tablet		$0.23
Taxetil 500 mg Tablet		$0.45
Tohan
Trucef
Trucef 200 mg Tablet		$0.03
Trucef 100 mg Tablet		$0.16
Trucef 250 mg Tablet		$0.44
Vantin suspension
Verdocef
Verdocef 100mg Dispertab / 10		$1.96
50 mg x 5 mL x 30ml		$0.91
Ximeprox
Yan Zhi
Yob
Zefira
200 mg x 10's		$1.54
Zefira 50mg Dry Syrup		$0.60	AGIO Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Zefira 100 mg Tablet		$0.10
Zenodem

References

1. "Cefpodoxime". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/co... (accessed August 28, 2018).
2. "Cefpodoxime". http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB0141... (accessed August 28, 2018).
3. "7r4f94tvgy: the unique ingredient identifier (unii) is an alphanumeric substance identifier from the joint fda/usp substance registration system (srs).". https://www.fda.gov/ForIndustry/Dat... (accessed August 28, 2018).

Opox - Frequently asked Questions

Can Opox be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?

In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.

It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.

Who should not take Opox?

Do not take this medication if you are allergic to Opox or to other cephalosporin antibiotics, such as:

• cefaclor ;

• cefadroxil (Duricef);

• cefazolin (Ancef);

• cefdinir (Omnicef);

• cefditoren (Spectracef);

• cefixime (Suprax);

• cefprozil (Cefzil);

• ceftibuten (Cedax);

• cefuroxime (Ceftin);

• cephalexin (Keflex); or

• cephradine (Velosef); and others.

Before taking Opox, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs (especially penicillins) or if you have:

• kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis); or

• a history of intestinal problems, such as colitis.

If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take this medication.

FDA pregnancy category B. This medication is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.

Opox passes into breast milk and could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I take Opox?

Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

Take this medicine with a full glass of water.

The Opox tablet should be taken with food.

Opox oral suspension (liquid) can be taken with or without food.

Shake the liquid well just before you measure a dose. To be sure you get the correct dose, measure the liquid with a marked measuring spoon or medicine cup, not with a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.

This medication can cause you to have false results with certain medical tests, including urine glucose (sugar) tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using Opox.

Take Opox for the entire length of time prescribed by your doctor. Your symptoms may get better before the infection is completely treated. Opox will not treat a viral infection such as the common cold or flu.

Store the tablets at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.

Store Opox oral liquid in the refrigerator. Do not allow it to freeze. Throw away any unused medication that is older than 14 days.

What other drugs will affect Opox?

Before taking Opox, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:

• lithium (Lithobid);

• probenecid (Benemid);

• methotrexate (Rheumatrex, Trexall);

• antiviral medicines such as adefovir (Hepsera), cidofovir (Vistide), or foscarnet (Foscavir);

• cancer medicine such as aldesleukin (Proleukin), carmustine (BiCNU, Gliadel), cisplatin (Platinol), ifosfamide (Ifex), oxaliplatin (Eloxatin), plicamycin (Mithracin), streptozocin (Zanosar), or tretinoin (Vesanoid);

• a diuretic (water pill) such as bumetanide (Bumex), furosemide (Lasix), indapamide (Lozol), hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ, HydroDiuril, Hyzaar, Lopressor, Vasoretic, Zestoretic), metolazone (Mykrox, Zarxolyn), spironolactone (Aldactazide, Aldactone), torsemide (Demadex), and others;

• a medication that reduces stomach acid, such as an antacid, or cimetidine (Tagamet), famotidine (Pepcid), omeprazole (Prilosec), ranitidine (Zantac), and others;

• IV antibiotics such as amphotericin B (Fungizone, AmBisome, Amphotec, Abelcet), amikacin (Amikin), bacitracin (Baci-IM), capreomycin (Capastat), gentamicin (Garamycin), kanamycin (Kantrex), streptomycin, or vancomycin (Vancocin, Vancoled);

• medicines used to prevent organ transplant rejection, such as sirolimus (Rapamune) or tacrolimus (Prograf);

• medicines used to treat ulcerative colitis, such as mesalamine (Pentasa) or sulfasalazine (Azulfidine); or

• pain or arthritis medicines such as aspirin (Anacin, Excedrin), acetaminophen (Tylenol), diclofenac (Cataflam, Voltaren), etodolac (Lodine), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), indomethacin (Indocin), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn), and others.

This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with Opox. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start taking a new medication without telling your doctor.

Can Opox be taken or consumed while pregnant?

Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.

Can Opox be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?

Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.

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The information was verified by Dr. Vishal Pawar, MD Pharmacology