It is a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic. Cephalosporins fall into the category of β-Lactam (beta-lactam) antibiotics. Other antibiotics that fall into this category are penicillin derivatives, monobactams and carbapenems. This group of antibiotics works by inhibiting cell wall synthesis of the bacteria by binding to penicillin-binding p...
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<chemical> Semisynthetic cephalosporin analog with broad-spectrum antibiotic action due to inhibition of bacterial cell wall synthesis. It attains high serum levels and is excreted quickly via the urine. Side effects are similar to those of other cephalosporins. ... Pharmacological action: cephalosporins. ... Chemical name: 5-Thia-1-azabicycl...
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(sә-faz´o-lin) a semisynthetic first-generation cephalosporin effective against a wide range of gram-positive and a limited range of gram-negative bacteria; administered intramuscularly and intravenously as the sodium salt.
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