Cefpodoxime Proxetil Suspension

Dosage form: granule, for oral suspension
Drug class:Third generation cephalosporins

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 23, 2021.

To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of cefpodoxime proxetil and other antibacterial drugs, cefpodoxime proxetil 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 Suspension 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 molecular formula is C21H27N5O9S2 and its structural formula is represented below:

The mo...