VEDOXIM-100/200 MG


Each Tablet Conatins:
Cefpodoxime proxetil USP 100/200 mg

10X10 Rs 136

10X10 Rs 190

VEDOXIM-100/200 MG

It belongs to the third-generation antibiotics of cephalosporin group and is effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. It exits as prodrug but it is converted into cefpodoxime in the intestinal mucosa after absorption.

Cefpodoxime is stable against beta-lactamases enzymes which is produced by the bacteria. Its active metabolite mainly acts on the cell wall inhibition of the bacteria.

The walls of the bacteria is important for protecting it from the external environment and keeps the content of cell together.

  • Acute and chronic bronchitis
  • Community acquired pneumonia
  • Streptococcal infections
  • Uncomplicated urinary tract infections
  • Pharyngitis
  • Gonorrhoea

Mechanism of Action-

Cefpodoxime inhibits the cell wall synthesis by inhibiting the peptidoglycan synthesis or cross-linking of the NAM and NAG proteins present in the bacterial cell wall.

Pharmacokinetics-

Absorption- It is absorbed by gastrointestinal tract
Protein Binding- It is 29 % bound to plasma proteins
Excretion- It is metabolized in the urine
  • Abdominal pain
  • Back pain
  • Bloating
  • Chills
  • Confusion
  • Body aches
  • Anxiety
  • Contraindicated in people with known allergy
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