Cefpodoxime proxetil and potassium clavulanate is a combination antibiotic. Cefpodoxime kills bacteria by destroying their cell walls, while potassium clavulanate acts as an inhibitor that prevents resistant bacteria from breaking down the antibiotic. It is prescribed to treat various mild-to-moderate bacterial infections.
This combination is typically used to treat the following bacterial infections:
- Respiratory Tract: Pneumonia (community-acquired), bronchitis, pharyngitis (sore throat), tonsillitis, and sinusitis.
- Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs): Cystitis (bladder infections) and kidney infections.
- Ear & Throat: Acute otitis media (middle ear infections).
- Skin and Soft Tissue: Cellulitis, abscesses, and wound infections.
- Sexually Transmitted Infections: Uncomplicated gonorrhea.
