[A semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic which can be administered intravenously or by suppository. The drug is highly resistant to a broad spectrum of beta-lactamases and is active against a wide range of both aerobic and anaerobic gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. It has few side effects and is reported to be safe and effective in aged patients and in patients with hematologic disorders. ( MSH )]
UMLS (NCI) C0007560 - Organic Chemical
- Antibiotic
Relation/PAR: CEFOTAXIME
[AM103] CEPHALOSPORINS, 3RD GENERATION
Relation/CHD: Cefpodoxime Proxetil
5-Thia-1-azabicyclo(4.2.0)oct-2-ene-2-carboxylic Acid, 7-(((2,3-dihydro-2-imino-4-thiazolyl)(methoxyimino)acetyl)amino)-8-oxomonosodium Salt,(6R-(6alpha,7beta(Z)))-