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CEFPODOXIME PROXETIL

Cefpodoxime proxetil is a medicine that is known as an antibiotic. It belongs to a class of drugs that are known as beta-lactam antibiotics. It is a third-generation cephalosporin that is available as an oral tablet.

Cefpodoxime kills bacteria by inhibiting their cell wall synthesis through lactation of membrane bound transpeptidase enzymes. This further prevents the cross-linking of peptidogly can chains that are needed to make bacterial cell walls strong and solid.

Cefpodoxime proxetil is used in the treatment of the following conditions:

  • Upper and lower respiratory tract infections due to susceptible microorganisms
  • Acute bronchitis
  • Acute exacerbation’s of chronic bronchitis
  • Pharyngitis and tonsillitis
  • Community-acquired pneumonia
  • Acute sinusitis

Do not give Cefpodoxime proxetil to people with the following conditions:

Cefpodoxime proxetil may have the following side effects:

Precautions

Take extra caution in patients with the following medical conditions:

  • Hypersensitivity to penicillins and other beta-lactams
  • Renal impairment
  • Children less than 1 year of age

 

Interactions

Cefpodoxime proxetil may interact with the following medicines:

  • Probenecid
  • Antiviral medicine
  • Other antibiotics
  • Chemotherapy
  • Medicine to prevent organ transplant rejection
  • Diuretics or “water pills”
  • Medicine for bowel disorders
  • Injectable osteoporosis medications
  • Stomach acid reducer such as ranitidine or omeprazole
  • Pain or arthritis medicines

Symptoms of overdose include the following:

  • Vomiting
  • Convulsions
  • Abdominal pains
  • Headache

Available Brands:

  • Swich
  • Trizef
  • Zudem
  • Cefadox

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