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Description

Cefpodoxime is a third generation beta-lactam antibiotic that belongs to the cephalosporin Family of antibiotics. Its mode of action is to bind to penicillin binding proteins (PBPs) that are located on the outer membrane of the bacterium. When cefpodoxime binds to the PBPs, it interferes with the activity of transpeptidase enzymes which prevents the formation of peptidoglycan chains. Without the peptidoglycan chains, the bacterial septum and cell wall cannot be produced during cell division, which in turn affects the rigidity of the cell wall and leads to cell lysis. Cefpodoxime is effective against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria and is used to treat acute tuberculosis, otitis media, pharyngitis, and sinusitis.[PubChem: 6335986] Source: Regenstrief LOINC

Basic Part Properties

Part Display Name
Cefpodoxime
Part Type
Component (Describes the core component or analyte measured)
Created On
2000-05-04
Construct for LOINC Short Name
Cefpodoxime

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Language Variants Get Info

Tag Language Translation
zh-CN Chinese (China) 头孢泊肟酯
fr-CA French (Canada) Cefpodoxime
et-EE Estonian (Estonia) Tsefpodoksiim
es-ES Spanish (Spain) Cefpodoxima
it-IT Italian (Italy) Cefpodoxima
tr-TR Turkish (Turkey) Sefpodoksim
ru-RU Russian (Russian Federation) Цефподоксим
nl-NL Dutch (Netherlands) cefpodoxime
fr-BE French (Belgium) Cefpodoxime