Description
Tambac is a brand name for a prescription cephalosporin antibiotic containing the active ingredient cefpodoxime (as cefpodoxime proxetil). It is available as an oral suspension, primarily used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections in children.
Key Information
- Active Ingredient: Cefpodoxime proxetil, which is converted to the active drug cefpodoxime in the body.
- Mechanism of Action: It works by preventing the formation of the bacterial cell wall, which is essential for the bacteria’s survival, thereby killing the bacteria and stopping the infection from spreading.
- Uses: It is effective against a broad spectrum of bacteria (both Gram-positive and Gram-negative) and is used for treating various infections, including:
- Respiratory tract infections (pneumonia, bronchitis, tonsillitis, pharyngitis)
- Ear infections (acute otitis media)
- Sinus infections (sinusitis)
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Typhoid fever
- Gonococcal infections
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