Cefpodoxime Use in Pediatric Infections

Indications and Dosage

• The American Academy of Pediatrics and Infectious Diseases Society of America recommend cefpodoxime as an alternative oral therapy for Streptococcus pneumoniae with MICs for penicillin <2.0 μg/mL in the treatment of community-acquired pneumonia 1, 2
• Cefpodoxime is effective for community-acquired pneumonia when treating Streptococcus pneumoniae with MICs for penicillin <2.0 μg/mL, with a recommended dosage of 8-10 mg/kg/day in 2 divided doses 1, 2

Special Populations

• For infants younger than 5 months, limited data is available on the use of cefpodoxime, and alternative agents may be preferred, according to the Infectious Diseases Society of America 1

Cefpodoxime Treatment for Pediatric Infections

Indications for Use

• The Infectious Diseases Society of America recommends cefpodoxime as an alternative oral therapy for treating infections caused by Haemophilus influenzae 3