PODOYES-OZ (Cefpodoxime 200 mg + Ornidazole 500 mg Tablets)

Uses (7)

1. Mixed bacterial & protozoal infections
2. Gastrointestinal infections
3. Diarrhea & dysentery
4. Gynecological infections
5. Dental infections
6. Intra-abdominal infections
7. Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

Side Effects (7)

1. Nausea
2. Diarrhea
3. Abdominal pain
4. Headache
5. Metallic taste
6. Dizziness
7. Skin rash

Precautions  

1. Avoid alcohol (disulfiram-like reaction)
2. Use cautiously in liver disease
3. Complete full antibiotic course
4. Avoid unnecessary use (resistance risk)
5. Use in pregnancy only if prescribed
6. Monitor for neurological symptoms
7. Caution in renal impairment

Mechanism of Action (MOA)  

1. Cefpodoxime inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis
2. Binds to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs)
3. Causes bacterial cell lysis (bactericidal)
4. Ornidazole damages microbial DNA
5. Inhibits nucleic acid synthesis
6. Effective against anaerobic bacteria & protozoa
7. Dual action ensures broad-spectrum coverage

Tags: Cefpodoxime 200 mg + Ornidazole 500 mg