Cefpodoxime Proxetil
Prodrug esterification allows cefpodoxime proxetil to be absorbed from the gut, after which de-esterification in the intestinal wall liberates the active third-generation cephalosporin cefpodoxime. The active compound binds penicillin-binding proteins and blocks the terminal transpeptidation reaction of peptidoglycan assembly; the resulting defects leave the cell wall osmotically unstable and bacteriolysis follows. Its broad spectrum covers common respiratory pathogens, and clinical use spans ear, throat and sinus infections as well as urinary tract infection. Unlike several oral beta-lactams, absorption is enhanced rather than impaired by food. The prodrug is a small molecule of formula C21H27N5O9S2 with a mass near 557.6 g/mol, approved and developed through the final clinical phase.
An oral third-generation cephalosporin prodrug that is de-esterified in the intestinal wall to the active compound cefpodoxime. It provides broad-spectrum activity against common respiratory pathogens and is used for ear, throat, sinus, and urinary tract infections. Food enhances its absorption, and it should be taken with meals for optimal effect.
Khối lượng phân tử
557,6000 g/mol
LogP
0,60
TPSA
235,00 Ų
Lipinski RO5
Không đạt
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Cơ chế tác dụng
Disrupts bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs), inhibiting the final transpeptidation step of peptidoglycan synthesis. The resulting cell wall defects cause osmotic instability and bacteriolysis.
Pharmacokinetics (PK)
Pharmacodynamics (PD)
Disrupts bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs), inhibiting the final transpeptidation step of peptidoglycan synthesis. The resulting cell wall defects cause osmotic instability and bacteriolysis.
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SMILES
COCC1=C(C(=O)OC(C)OC(=O)OC(C)C)N2C(=O)[C@@H](NC(=O)/C(=N\OC)c3csc(N)n3)[C@H]2SC1
InChI
InChI=1S/C21H27N5O9S2/c1-9(2)33-21(30)35-10(3)34-19(29)15-11(6-31-4)7-36-18-14(17(28)26(15)18)24-16(27)13(25-32-5)12-8-37-20(22)23-12/h8-10,14,18H,6-7H2,1-5H3,(H2,22,23)(H,24,27)/b25-13-/t10?,14-,18-/m1/s1
Molecular Formula
C21H27N5O9S2
HBD / HBA
2 / 14
Liên kết có thể quay
13
Nguyên tử nặng
37
No targets recorded
Target interaction data is not yet available for this drug.
No interactions recorded
Drug interaction data is not yet available for this compound.
No side effects recorded
Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.
Câu hỏi thường gặp
An oral third-generation cephalosporin prodrug that is de-esterified in the intestinal wall to the active compound cefpodoxime. It provides broad-spectrum activity against common respiratory pathogens and is used for ear, throat, sinus, and urinary tract infections. Food enhances its absorption, and it should be taken with meals for optimal effect.
Disrupts bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs), inhibiting the final transpeptidation step of peptidoglycan synthesis. The resulting cell wall defects cause osmotic instability and bacteriolysis.
Yes, Cefpodoxime Proxetil is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Small molecule.
References & Data Sources
- ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL1201016. Open-access bioactivity database.
- PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 6526396. Chemical information database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-08-20.
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