Sunday, March 27, 2011

Ceftiolene

It is a third generation cephalosporin. It is similar to ceftriaxone or cefotaxime.

Ceftibuten

It is a 3rd generation cephalosporin. It is administered orally.

Action:
It inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis.

Uses:
It is used to treat chronic bronchitis, pharyngitis and tonsilitis.

Cefteram

It is a 3rd generation cephalosporin. It can be administered orally.

Cefpodoxime

It is a third generation cephalosporin.

Action:
It binds to penicillin binding protein and results in inihibition of cell wall synthesis.

Uses:
It is used for upper and lower respiratory tract infections and urinary tract infections.

Cefodizime

It is a third generation cephalosporin. It is used parenterally.

Uses:It is used for respiratory tract infections and urinary tract infections.

Cefditoren

It is a 3rd generation cephalosporin.

Action:
It acts on penicillin binding protein and results in inhibition of cell wall synthesis.

Uses:
It is used for community acquired pneumonia, chronic bronchitis and pharyngitis.

Cefdinir

It is a 3rd generation cephalosporin.

Action:It acts on penicillin binding proteins resulting in the inhibition of bacterial cell wall synthesis.

Uses:
It is effective in the treatment of common infections of bacteria such as that of ear, throat and sinus.