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Pod Benefits & Uses

Pod is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Bronchitis

Other Benefits

Pod Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Pod Related Warnings

Is the use of Pod safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get mild side effects from Pod.

Mild
Is the use of Pod safe during breastfeeding?

Pod can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Pod on the Kidneys?

Kidney can be affected by Pod. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Pod on the Liver?

The liver can be affected by Pod. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Pod only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Pod on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Pod on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Pod with Other Drugs

Pod should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Cholera Vaccine

Moderate

Warfarin

Amoxicillin,Omeprazole,Clarithromycin

Ampicillin,Probenecid

Cimetidine

Ethinyl Estradiol

Esomeprazole

Pod Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pod unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy
Pseudomonas Infections
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Ulcerative Colitis

Frequently asked Questions about Pod

Is this Pod habit forming or addictive?

Pod does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Pod will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Pod is safe for use.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Pod for mental disorders.

No

Pod Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Pod

You can take Pod with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Pod

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Pod.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Pod

Question over 5 years ago

Can Pod cause hemolytic anemia?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Occasionally, Pod can cause drug-induced hemolytic anemia (abnormal Red blood cell breakdown). However, if your blood reports are showing abnormal hemolytic anemia after taking this drug please discuss with your doctor.

Question almost 6 years ago

How to take Pod?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Pod should be ideally taken with food(a light meal). Take this medicine in the required quantity and duration as prescribed by your doctor. Discontinuing the medicine in between may promote bacterial resistance which results in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 14 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. Incase you feel any discomfort such as breathing difficulties and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Pod cause stomach upset?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Pod can cause stomach upset if taken on an empty stomach. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing severe stomach upset after taking this medicine.

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Pod work?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Pod works by inhibiting the growth of bacterial cell wall which is essential for the growth of bacteria. Hence, in this way, it prevents us from bacterial infection.

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Pod?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Pod is a brand name for cefpodoxime. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, gonorrhea, respiratory, ear, throat, and urinary tract infection.