Sunday, March 27, 2011

Cefoperazone

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

Action:
It binds to specific penicillin binding proteins and inhibits cell wall synthesis.

Uses:It is especially used for the treatment of infections caused by the species of Pseudomonas.

Cefixime

It is a third generation cephalosporin and is administered parenterally.

Action:
It inhibits cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin binding proteins.

Uses:
It is used to treat uncomplicated urinary tract infections and otitis media.

Cefmenoxime

It is a third generation cephalosporin.

Action:
It binds to penicillin binding protein and inhibits bacterial protein synthesis.

Uses:It is effectively used to treat obstetric and gynecologic infections.

Cefetamet

It is a third generation cephalosporin.

Uses:It is active against Enterobacteriacae, streptococci and haemophilis.

Cefsulodin

It is a 3rd generation cephalosporin.

Uses:It is used to treat infections caused by P. aeruginosa.

Cefpiramide

It is a 3rd generation cephalosporin.

Action:
It binds to penicillin binding protein.

Uses:It is effective against infections caused by P. aeruginosa.

Cefpimizole

It is a third generation cephalosporin. It is a semisynthetic antibiotic and is used parenterally.