Description
Cefpodoxime sodium is a third generation cephalosporin antibiotic. It targets gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, especially those responsible for otitis media and pharyngitis.
Cephalosporins are a type of β-lactam antibiotic consisting of a four-membered β-lactam ring bound to a six-membered dihydrothiazine ring. This two-ring system causes distortion of the β-lactam amide bond, resulting in decreased resonance stabilization and increased reactivity. β-lactams inhibit the formation of peptidoglycan cross-links within bacterial cell walls by targeting penicillin-binding proteins or PBPs. Consequently, the bacterial cell wall becomes weak and cytolysis occurs. Cephalosporins are less susceptible to β-lactamases than the penicillin β-lactam antibiotics.
Product Specifications
Cefpodoxime Sodium Salt
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY GRADE
Formula: C15H16N5NaO6S2
MW: 449.44 g/mol
Storage/Handling: Store at -20°C.
Product is light sensitive. Soluble in DMSO.
PubChem Chemical ID: 23669317
