The cephalosporins (sg. /ˌsɛfələˈspɔːrɪn, ˌkɛ-, -loʊ-/) are a class of β-lactam antibiotics originally derived from the fungus Acremonium, which was previously...
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Cephalosporin C is an antibiotic of the cephalosporin class. It was isolated from a fungus of the genus Acremonium and first characterized in 1961. Although...
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Cephalosporins are a broad class of bactericidal antibiotics that include the β-lactam ring and share a structural similarity and mechanism of action with...
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to be safe but has not been well studied. It is a third-generation cephalosporin and works by interfering with a bacteria's ability to make a cell wall...
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Cefalexin (category Cephalosporin antibiotics)
Cefalexin is a β-lactam antibiotic within the class of first-generation cephalosporins. It works similarly to other agents within this class, including intravenous...
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Cefuroxime (category Cephalosporin antibiotics)
sold under the brand name Zinacef among others, is a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat and prevent a number of bacterial infections...
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In enzymology, a cephalosporin-C transaminase (EC 2.6.1.74) is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction (7R)-7-(5-carboxy-5-oxopentanoyl)aminocephalosporinate...
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Cefuroxime axetil (category Cephalosporin antibiotics)
under the brand name Ceftin among others, is a second generation oral cephalosporin antibiotic. It is an acetoxyethyl ester prodrug of cefuroxime which...
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa: Certain cephalosporins, cephalosporin-beta-lactamase-inhibitor combinations, and new siderophore cephalosporins. Ceftazidime (3rd generation)...
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Cefadroxil (category Cephalosporin antibiotics)
(formerly trademarked as Duricef) is a broad-spectrum antibiotic of the cephalosporin type, effective in Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacterial infections...
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The enzyme cephalosporin-C deacetylase (EC 3.1.1.41) catalyzes the reaction cephalosporin C + H2O ⇌ {\displaystyle \rightleftharpoons } deacetylcephalosporin...
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instrumental in the development of the first antibiotics penicillin and cephalosporin. Abraham was born on 10 June 1913 at 47 South View Road, Shirley, Southampton...
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Cefazolin (category Cephalosporin antibiotics)
Cefazolin, also known as cefazoline and cephazolin, is a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used for the treatment of a number of bacterial infections...
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Cefixime (category Cephalosporin antibiotics)
be relatively safe during pregnancy. It is in the third-generation cephalosporin class of medications. It works by disrupting the bacteria's cell wall...
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Ticarcillin Azlocillin Mezlocillin Piperacillin Cefazolin Cephalexin Cephalosporin C Cephalothin Cefapirin cefuroxime, cefaclor, cefprozil Cefaclor Cefamandole...
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Cefpodoxime (category Cephalosporin antibiotics)
Cefpodoxime is an oral, third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic available in various generic preparations. It is active against both Gram-positive and...
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Ceftriaxone (category Cephalosporin antibiotics)
Ceftriaxone, sold under the brand name Rocephin, is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used for the treatment of a number of bacterial infections...
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Ceftazidime (category Cephalosporin antibiotics)
sold under the brand name Fortaz among others, is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic useful for the treatment of a number of bacterial infections...
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Ceftaroline fosamil (category Cephalosporin antibiotics)
/sɛfˈtæroʊliːn/, brand name Teflaro in the US and Zinforo in Europe, is a cephalosporin antibiotic with anti-MRSA activity. Ceftaroline fosamil is a prodrug...
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Cefepime (category Cephalosporin antibiotics)
Cefepime is a fourth-generation cephalosporin antibiotic. Cefepime has an extended spectrum of activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria...
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Cephamycin (category Cephalosporin antibiotics)
They are very similar to cephalosporins, and the cephamycins are sometimes classified as cephalosporins. Like cephalosporins, cephamycins are based upon...
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Cefaclor (category Cephalosporin antibiotics)
sold under the trade name Ceclor among others, is a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat certain bacterial infections such as pneumonia...
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provide multi-resistance to beta-lactam antibiotics such as penicillins, cephalosporins, cephamycins, monobactams and carbapenems (ertapenem), although carbapenems...
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Cefovecin (category Cephalosporin antibiotics)
Cefovecin (INN) is an antibiotic of the cephalosporin class, licensed for the treatment of skin infections in cats and dogs. It is marketed by Zoetis...
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Cefiderocol (category Cephalosporin antibiotics)
infusion site reactions, constipation and rash. Cefiderocol is in the cephalosporin family of medications. It was approved for medical use in the United...
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1970, most β-lactam research was concerned with the penicillin and cephalosporin groups, but since then, a wide variety of structures have been described...
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University of Cagliari. Brotzu is recognized as the discoverer of the cephalosporin-based antibiotics, that were first isolated from cultures of Cephalosporium...
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Ceftolozane/tazobactam (category Cephalosporin antibiotics)
complicated intra-abdominal infections in adults. Ceftolozane is a cephalosporin antibiotic, developed for the treatment of infections with gram-negative...
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products. The company has global leadership in several oral and sterile cephalosporin drugs, and has cGMP facilities along with those approved by the European...
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the abscess and antibiotics: IV metronidazole and third generation cephalosporin/quinolones, β-lactam antibiotics, and aminoglycosides are effective...
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