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Cefpodoxime is an oral antibiotic belonging to the third generation of cephalosporins. It is effective in treating various bacterial infections such as bronchitis, pneumonia, gonorrhea, skin infections, ear infections, sinus infections, throat infections, tonsillitis, and urinary tract infections. Cefpodoxime works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. It is active against most Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms, but is not effective against Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterococcus, and Bacteroides fragilis. Cefpodoxime may cause side effects, such as diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, rash, itching, or swelling. It is available as a generic medication and is considered an affordable option for treating bacterial infections.
Cefpodoxime proxetil is a cephalosporin antibiotic that treats many types of bacterial infections and is available as an affordable generic. It is used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria such as bronchitis, pneumonia, gonorrhea, and infections of the skin, ear, sinuses, throat, tonsils, and urinary tract. The most common side effects of cefpodoxime proxetil are diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting.
