compod cv 200mg/125mg tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is compod cv 200mg/125mg tablet used for?
Ancep OD CV 200mg/125mg Tablet (Cefpodoxime Proxetil + Clavulanic Acid) is used to treat ANTI INFECTIVES. It contains Cefpodoxime Proxetil (200mg) + Clavulanic Acid (125mg), which Cefpodoxime inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-bind. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Cefpodoxime Proxetil + Clavulanic Acid
- Manufacturer: Comed Chemicals Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: B
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ compod cv 200mg/125mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, otitis media, sinusitis.
Off-label uses: Bone and joint infections, Intra-abdominal infections
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Cefpodoxime Proxetil + Clavulanic Acid |
| Brand Name | Ancep OD CV 200mg/125mg Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Comed Chemicals Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
| Action Class | Cephalosporin antibiotic + Beta-lactamase inhibitor |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC); protect from moisture and light. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Cefpodoxime inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs). Clavulanic acid irreversibly inhibits beta-lactamases, preventing degradation of cefpodoxime.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take compod cv 200mg/125mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of compod cv 200mg/125mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Headache
- Rash
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Pseudomembranous colitis
- Severe allergic reactions
- Seizures
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Hemolytic anemia
- Interstitial nephritis
- Hepatotoxicity
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Warfarin | Major | Increased INR and bleeding risk |
| Probenecid | Major | Decreased renal excretion of cefpodoxime, increased toxicity |
| Methotrexate | Major | Increased methotrexate toxicity |
| Oral contraceptives | Moderate | Reduced contraceptive efficacy |
| Antacids | Minor | Reduced absorption of cefpodoxime |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Warfarin
- Probenecid
- Methotrexate
- Live typhoid vaccine
โก Moderate Interactions
- Oral contraceptives
- BCG vaccine
- Cholera vaccine
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Antacids
- H2 blockers
- Iron supplements
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Food increases absorption; take with meals.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
No direct interaction; but may increase side effects like dizziness.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins or penicillins; history of anaphylaxis to beta-lactams.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Renal function, liver function, CBC, signs of superinfection.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Excreted in breast milk in low amounts; use with caution.
๐ Overdose Management
Supportive care; hemodialysis may be considered.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; skip if almost time for next dose; do not double dose.