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Structure of the classical cephalosporins. The cephalosporins (sg. / ˌ s ɛ f ə l ə ˈ s p ɔːr ɪ n, ˌ k ɛ-,-l oʊ-/ [1] [2]) are a class of β-lactam antibiotics originally derived from the fungus Acremonium, which was previously known as Cephalosporium. [3] Together with cephamycins, they constitute a subgroup of β-lactam antibiotics ...
Cefuroxime, sold under the brand name Zinacef among others, is a second-generation cephalosporin [3] antibiotic used to treat and prevent a number of bacterial infections. [4] These include pneumonia , meningitis , otitis media , sepsis , urinary tract infections , and Lyme disease . [ 5 ]
Antibiotics by class Generic name Brand names Common uses [4] Possible side effects [4] Mechanism of action Aminoglycosides; Amikacin: Amikin: Infections caused by Gram-negative bacteria, such as Escherichia coli and Klebsiella particularly Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Effective against aerobic bacteria (not obligate/facultative anaerobes) and ...
It is in the third-generation cephalosporin class of medications. [5] It works by disrupting the bacteria's cell wall resulting in its death. [5] Cefixime was patented in 1979 and approved for medical use in the United States in 1989. [5] [8] It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines. [9]
This is a list of common β-lactam antibiotics—both administered drugs and those not in clinical use—organized by structural class. Antibiotics are listed alphabetically within their class or subclass by their nonproprietary name. If an antibiotic is a combination drug, both ingredients will be listed.
It is a third-generation cephalosporin and works by interfering with a bacteria's ability to make a cell wall resulting in its death. [1] It was patented in 1979 and approved for medical use in 1991. [3] It is available as a generic medication. [1]
[2] [4] Cefazolin is in the first-generation cephalosporin class of medication and works by interfering with the bacteria's cell wall. [2] Cefazolin was patented in 1967 and came into commercial use in 1971. [5] [6] It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines. [7] It is available as a generic medication. [2]
Ceftriaxone, sold under the brand name Rocephin, is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used for the treatment of a number of bacterial infections. [4] These include middle ear infections, endocarditis, meningitis, pneumonia, bone and joint infections, intra-abdominal infections, skin infections, urinary tract infections, gonorrhea, and pelvic inflammatory disease. [4]