Drugs

What is Cefaloridine? Cefaloridine is a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic, which was the first semi-synthetic beta-lactam antibiotic. It was developed in 1965 and has been used to treat various bacterial infections such as pneumonia, meningitis, and urinary tract infections. Cefaloridine acts by inhibiting cell wall synthesis in bacteria, leading to their death. It is administered intravenously and typically taken every six hours. What is Cefaloridine used for? Cefaloridine is an antibiotic medication that belongs to the second-generation cephalosporin class of antibiotics....

What is Cefamandole? Cefamandole is a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections, including skin and soft tissue infections, bone and joint infections, and urinary tract infections. It works by inhibiting the growth of bacteria by interfering with the synthesis of their cell walls. Cefamandole has a broad spectrum of activity against Gram-positive and some Gram-negative bacteria. What is Cefamandole used for? Cefamandole is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic, which was first introduced in the 1970s....

What is Cefatrizine? Cefatrizine is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic. It was used in the treatment of various bacterial infections, including those caused by susceptible strains of Streptococcus pneumoniae and Staphylococcus aureus, among others. The exact pharmacokinetics and distribution characteristics are unclear, as it has been discontinued. What is Cefatrizine used for? Cefatrizine is an orally administered, broad-spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic that belongs to the third generation of cephalosporins. It is a beta-lactamase-resistant agent with a spectrum of activity that includes both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria....

What is Cefazedone? Cefazedone is a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic that has a broad spectrum of activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It belongs to the first generation of orally administered cephalosporins, similar to cephalexin. Cefazedone exerts its antibacterial effect by inhibiting cell wall synthesis in susceptible microorganisms. It is used for the treatment of various bacterial infections, including respiratory tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, and urinary tract infections, but it is not commonly used in many countries due to concerns about resistance development....

What is Cefazolin? Cefazolin is a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic, which is a type of beta-lactam antibiotic. It is used to treat various bacterial infections, including skin and soft tissue infections, bone and joint infections, and urinary tract infections. Cefazolin is administered intravenously or intramuscularly and works by inhibiting the growth and multiplication of bacterial cells. It has a broad spectrum of activity against Gram-positive bacteria, but limited activity against Gram-negative bacteria....