Cefonicid
What is Cefonicid? Cefonicid is a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic, which falls under the category of beta-lactam antibiotics. It belongs to the ceph-3 (first generation), but has some characteristics similar to second-generation cephalosporins, such as a broad spectrum of activity against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Cefonicid is administered orally or intravenously, typically for the treatment of various bacterial infections including urinary tract infections, skin infections, and respiratory tract infections. It functions by inhibiting cell wall synthesis in susceptible bacteria, ultimately leading to their death....