Cefotiam

It is a second generation cephalosporin.

Action:
It inhibits cell wall synthesis as it binds to penicillin binding proteins

Uses:
It is used to treat infections caused by susceptible bacteria.

Cefminox

It is a second generation cephalosporin. It is a very effective beta lactam antibiotic.

Uses:It is used to treat respiratory and urinary tract infections.

Cefazolin

It is a first generation semisynthetic cephalosporin administered parenterally.

Action:
It is used to inhibit cell wall synthesis.

Uses:It is used to treat infections of the skin.

Cefapirin

It is a first generation cephalosporin administered parenterally.
Action:
It acts on penicillin binding proteins and resulting in the inhibition of cell wall synthesis.

Uses:
It is used to treat infections caused by susceptible bacteria.

Cefalothin

It is a first generation cephalosporin administered parenterally.

Action:
It causes inhibition of cell wall after binding to penicillin binding proteins.

Uses:
It is used to treat urinary tract infections, respiratory infections and infections during surgery.

Cefaloridine

It is a first generation cephalosporin administered parenterally.

Cefradine

It is a first generation semisynthetic cephalosporin. It is similar in activity to cefalexin.