Drug reference
cefpodoxime
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Drug class
Anti Bacterial (Cephalosporins)
Mechanism of action
Bactericidal against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria; inhibits bacterial cell-wall synthesis by binding to 1 or more of penicillin-binding proteins; bacteria eventually lyse because activity of cell-wall autolytic enzymes continues while cell-wall assembly is arrested
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Diarrhea in infants and toddlers
- Diaper rash
- Vaginal infection
- Diarrhea
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is cefpodoxime?
cefpodoxime belongs to: Anti Bacterial.
How does cefpodoxime work?
Bactericidal against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria; inhibits bacterial cell-wall synthesis by binding to 1 or more of penicillin-binding proteins; bacteria eventually lyse because activity of cell-wall autolytic enzymes continues while cell-wall assembly is arrested
What are the common side effects of cefpodoxime?
Nausea, Diarrhea in infants and toddlers, Diaper rash, Vaginal infection, Diarrhea
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