Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Chapman University School of Pharmacy

Cefpodoxime

Oral Bioavailability

Moderate

Approximate Cost

Spectrum Of Activity

General Spectrum of Activity

Spectrum Of Activity

General Spectrum of Activity

Antibiogram Data

Dosing

Adult

200mg PO q12h

Renal

Dose adjustments required when CrCl < 30 mL/min

General Information

Acceptable Uses

Brand Name

Vantin

Adverse Effects

Adverse Effects

  • GI upset

  • Diarrhea

Oral Liquids

Oral Liquids

  • 50mg/5mL

  • 100mg/5mL

Tablet/Capsule Strengths

Tablet/Capsule Strengths

  • 100mg tablet

  • 200mg tablet

Pharmacology

Pharmacology

Pharmacology: Inhibits cell wall synthesis

Antimicrobial class: Beta-lactam

  • 3rd generation cephalosporin

Pregnancy category: B

Average serum half life: 2 - 3 hours

Route of Elimination: Renal

Comments: Take with food