Sunday, March 27, 2011

Latamoxef

It is a third generation cephalosporin and is a beta lactam antibiotic.

Action:
It inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis.

Uses:
It is used to treat infections of meninges, urinary tract and gastrointestical tract.

Flomoxef

It is a third generation cephalosporin. It is active against pathogenic Nocardia.

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.