Cefpodoxime Proxetil
Cefpodoxime Proxetil is an oral third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It is a prodrug that converts to its active form, cefpodoxime, in the body and works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis. This medication is commonly prescribed for respiratory, urinary, and skin infections.
Cefpodoxime Proxetil is a broad-spectrum oral antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections by preventing cell wall synthesis.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 47835
- Generic
- Cefpodoxime Proxetil
- Class
- pin-variant
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Treats respiratory tract infections (pneumonia, bronchitis), urinary tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, and gonorrhea. Also used for sinusitis and otitis media in appropriate cases.
As a prodrug, it is converted to cefpodoxime in the gastrointestinal tract. The active drug binds to penicillin-binding proteins and inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis, leading to bacterial cell death.
Should be taken with food to enhance absorption. Patients with penicillin allergies may have cross-reactivity. Common side effects include diarrhea, nausea, and rash. Full course must be completed as prescribed to prevent antibiotic resistance.
Official drug label
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