Cefpodoxime

cefpodoxime
IUPAC name: Synonyms: Formula: C15H17N5O6S2
Uses:	antibiotic drug
Properties:	cephalosporin beta-lactam
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Mass (g/mol): CAS #: 427.4554 82619-04-3

Cefpodoxime is a third-generation cephalosporin-based antibiotic useful against most Gram-postitive and Gram-negative bacteria.

Mechanism of action

Cefpodoxime is active against a wide spectrum of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Cefpodoxime is stable in the presence of beta-lactamase enzymes. As a result, many organisms resistant to penicillins and cephalosporins, due to their production of beta-lactamase, may be susceptible to cefpodoxime. Cefpodoxime is inactivated by certain extended spectrum beta-lactamases. The bactericidal activity of cefpodoxime results from its inhibition of cell wall synthesis.

Brand names

• Vantin®
• Banan®
• Doxef®
• Orelox®
• Otreon®
• Podomexef®

The most up-to-date information about Cefpodoxime and other drugs can be found at the following sites.

• Cefpodoxime - FDA approved drug information (drug label) from DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).
• Cefpodoxime - Drug information for consumers from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine).
• Cefpodoxime - Detailed information from DrugBank.