VEDOXIM-50


Each 5 ml Contains:
Cefpodoxime Proxetil USP 50 mg

30 ml Rs 78

VEDOXIM-50

Cefpodoxime belongs to the third-generation antibiotics. It is effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. It is prodrug which after absorption undergoes de-esterification in the intestinal mucosa.

It is resistance against beta lactamase enzyme produced by the bacteria.

  • Community acquired pneumonia
  • Uncomplicated skin and subcutaneous tissue bacterial infections
  • Otitis media
  • Gonorrhoea
  • Bacterial infections

Mechanism of action-

Cefpodoxime inhibits the synthesis of cell wall by inhibiting the peptidoglycan mediated crosslinking of N-acetyl glucosamine and N-acetyl muramic acid.

Pharmacokinetics-

Absorption- It is absorbed orally by gastrointestinal tract
Protein Binding- It is 23% bound to plasma proteins
Metabolism- It does not show metabolism
Excretion- It is excreted unchanged via urine
  • Bloating
  • Body aches
  • Back pain
  • Anxiety
  • Tightness in chest
  • Chills
  • Weakness
  • Contraindicated in people with known allergy
  • Aspirin
  • Azithromycin
  • Amoxicillin
  • Cefuroxime
  • Furosemide