Cefpodoxime is a prescription antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It belongs to the cephalosporin class of antibiotics and works by preventing bacteria from growing. Note that Cefpodoxime is not effective against viral infections such as the common cold or flu. Misuse or unnecessary use of antibiotics can lead to decreased effectiveness.
Cefpodoxime treats various bacterial infections. It is particularly effective in stopping bacteria from growing, thus helping the body fight the infection.
NoteThis antibiotic is for bacterial infections only and will not work for viral infections.
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| Cefpodoxime | Amoxicillin |
|---|---|
| Formula: C21H27N5O9S2 | Formula: C16H19N3O5S |
| Oral antibiotic | Amoxicillin is an antibiotic |
| Molar mass: 427.458 g/mol | Molecular Weight: 365.4 g/mol |
| This antibiotic only treats bacterial infections. | used for treating the number of bacterial infections such as middle ear infections, throat, pneumonia, skin infections, and urinary tract infections |
| This antibiotic only treats bacterial infections. | used for treating the number of bacterial infections such as middle ear infections, throat, pneumonia, skin infections, and urinary tract infections |
| Administered orally | Given orally or by injection |
Cefpodoxime is used to treat bacterial infections, such as bronchitis (infection of the lung-borne airway tubes); pneumonia; gonorrhea (sexually transmitted disease); and skin, ear, sinus, throat, tonsils, and urinary tract infections.
Cefpodoxime is a cephalosporin antibiotic. It functions in your body by battling bacteria. Cefpodoxime is used for the treatment of bacterial infections, including upper respiratory infections, infections of the ear, skin infections, and infections of the urinary tract.
In several different areas of the body, Cefpodoxime is used to treat bacterial infections. It belongs to the class of drugs known as antibiotics for cephalosporin. It works by destroying or stopping the growth of bacteria. However, for colds, measles, or other illnesses with the virus, this drug will not work.
Kidneys - use with caution. Owing to the slower removal of the drug from the body, the effects can be increased.
Feeling tired. Breathing trouble. Unusual hemorrhages or bruises. In your mouth, an odd or unpleasant taste.
Cefpodoxime proxetil is a prodrug; Cefpodoxime is its active metabolite. Both doses of cefpodoxime proxetil present in this insert are expressed as the active moiety of cefpodoxime. The drug is supplied for oral suspension as both film-coated tablets and as flavored granules.
Cefpodoxime is a broad-spectrum antibiotic, which means that a wide number of bacteria are active against it. It is used in the treatment of bacterial infections such as infections of the urinary tract, infections of the chest and throat, infections of the skin and sinusitis.
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