Dosage form: tablet, film coated
Drug class:Third generation cephalosporins
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Cefpodoxime Proxetil Tablets, USP
Rx only
To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Cefpodoxime Proxetil tablets, USP and other antibacterial drugs, Cefpodoxime Proxetil tablets, USP should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria.
For Oral Use Only
Cefpodoxime Proxetil Description
Cefpodoxime Proxetil is an orally administered, extended spectrum, semi-synthetic antibiotic of the cephalosporin class. The chemical name is (RS)-1(isopropoxycarbonyloxy) ethyl (+)-(6R, 7R)-7-[2-(2-amino-4-thiazolyl)-2-{(Z) methoxyimino} acetamido]-3-methoxymethyl-8-oxo-5-thia-1-azabicyclo [4.2.0]oct-2-ene-2-carboxylate.
Its empirical formula is C21H27N5O9S2 and its structural formula is represented below:
