Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Billings Clinic

Cefpodoxime

Restricted
Restricted

C. diff Risk

High

Oral Bioavailability

Moderate

Approximate Cost

Nonformulary inpatient
~$10/day

Spectrum Of Activity

General Spectrum of Activity

Spectrum Of Activity

General Spectrum of Activity

Antibiogram Data

Dosing

Renal

Pediatric

10 mg/kg/day divided q12h

Adult

200 mg PO q12h

Obese patients or severe infections - 400 mg PO BID

General Information

Common Usage

Common Usage

  •  Pneumonia

  •  UTI

Major Interactions

Major Interactions

Acid suppression reduces absorption

Additional Information

Additional Information

  •  Take with food

  •  Avoid acid suppression

Pharmacology

Pharmacology

Antimicrobial class: Oral Cephalosporin - 3rd Generation

Pregnancy category: B

Average serum half life: 2-3 hours

Urine penetration: Therapeutic

Route of Elimination: Renal