banan
Banan (Cefpodoxime Proxetil) is a cephalosporin antibacterial used to treat Cystitis, Escherichia Coli Infections, Gonorrhea, Haemophilus Infections.
Cefpodoxime Proxetil · by Sankyo
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Cefpodoxime Proxetil
- Drug class
- Cephalosporin Antibacterial
- Form
- Tablet
- Strength
- Cefpodoxime Proxetil EQ 100MG BASE/5ML · Cefpodoxime Proxetil EQ 50MG BASE/5ML
- Type
- Prescription (Rx)
- Brand or generic
- Brand-name
- May treat
- cystitis, escherichia coli infections, gonorrhea
- Manufacturer
- Sankyo
- FDA application
- NDA050688
- Availability
- Discontinued (per FDA)
Drug class
How this class works, per Cephalosporins - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf.
May treat (source: NIH RxClass)
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Dosage forms
Tablet
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Banan treat?
- Banan (Cefpodoxime Proxetil) may be used to treat cystitis, escherichia coli infections, gonorrhea, haemophilus infections, klebsiella infections, otitis media, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.
- How does Banan work?
- Banan is a cephalosporin antibacterial. Cephalosporins kill bacteria by blocking the proteins they use to build their cell walls. Without an intact wall, the bacterium cannot hold its shape and dies, which clears the infection.
- Is there a coupon or discount for Banan?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Banan. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Banan?
- Banan is marketed by Sankyo. You can see Sankyo's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Banan a brand-name or generic drug?
- Banan is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Cefpodoxime Proxetil.
- Is Banan available over the counter?
- No. Banan is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.
- What forms does Banan come in?
- Banan is currently marketed as tablet, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- What class of drug is Banan?
- Banan is classified as cephalosporin antibacterial, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.
- Is Banan FDA-registered?
- Banan is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA050688. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
Information is sourced from public FDA regulatory data. Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
What people report to the FDA about CEFPODOXIME PROXETIL
The FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) collects reports from patients and clinicians. It holds 1,073 reports naming CEFPODOXIME PROXETIL — the active ingredient in Banan, and the FDA flagged 83% of those reports as serious. The effects reported most often — leaving out reports about overdose, misuse or the condition being treated, which dominate the raw list for common medicines:
- diarrhoea87 reports
- pyrexia82 reports
- pneumonia73 reports
- dyspnoea51 reports
- fatigue51 reports
- nausea49 reports
- vomiting49 reports
- cough46 reports
Read these as a signal, not a rate. A report does not mean CEFPODOXIME PROXETIL caused the effect — anyone can file one, and many describe people taking several medicines for several conditions. Crucially there is no denominator: FAERS does not record how many people took the drug, so these counts cannot be turned into “X% of patients” — a bigger number often just means a more widely used or more talked-about drug. Duplicates exist, and publicity drives reporting. For what is actually established, read the FDA label.
Source: openFDA drug/event (FAERS), retrieved September 25, 2026.
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