Hello doctor, I am suffering from a painful sore throat and tonsillitis for two weeks. I am allergic to Penicillin and earlier had Amoxicillin-Clavulanate antibiotic-induced elevated SGOT and SGPT of the liver. With treatment, I fully recovered. Now, this time, the doctor prescribed Cefpodoxime instead of the Amoxicillin-Clavulanate combined antibiotic. Whether Cefpodoxime will be safe for a person like me who earlier suffered from Amoxicillin-Clavulanate induced liver injury? I am badly suffering from strep throat. Please suggest.
Hello. Cefpodoxime and Amoxicillin being different classes of drugs, will not cause an allergy if the other one causes. Cefpodoxime is safe in patients with liver injury, at least in moderate doses. For the throat problem, I would advise in addition to antibiotics, some good symptomatic treatment. That would include anti-inflammatory medicines, painkillers, mouth rinses, and supportive measures. Dietary advice - avoid cold foods and liquids, smoke, dust, masala, spicy and oily foods. Take plenty of warm liquids, soft diet, warm water, etc. Take multivitamin tablets till your condition improves. Anti-inflammatory meds are Chymoral forte (Trypsin Chymotrypsin) or Disperzyme (Rutoside, Bromelain, and Trypsin) tablets. Mouth rinses like Tantum gargles (Benzydamine) diluted in water will be helpful. Any associated nose or ear symptoms will require additional measures. Do you suffer from allergy? Take rest and avoid going outside for two days. Do write back to me in case you need any more advice. For more information consult an allergy specialist online -->