Antibiotic Teaching 2674

Charting language
Cefpodoxime medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. Take it with food to help increase the absorption of the drug.

Reviewed July 2022

Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.