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    The cephalosporins (sg. /ˌsɛfələˈspɔːrɪn, ˌkɛ-, -loʊ-/) are a class of β-lactam antibiotics originally derived from the fungus Acremonium, which was previously...
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    Cephalosporin C is an antibiotic of the cephalosporin class. It was isolated from a fungus of the genus Acremonium and first characterized in 1961. Although...
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    Cefuroxime (category Cephalosporin antibiotics)
    sold under the brand name Zinacef among others, is a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat and prevent a number of bacterial infections...
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  • Cephalosporins are a broad class of bactericidal antibiotics that include the β-lactam ring and share a structural similarity and mechanism of action with...
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    to be safe but has not been well studied. It is a third-generation cephalosporin and works by interfering with a bacteria's ability to make a cell wall...
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    Cefuroxime axetil (category Cephalosporin antibiotics)
    under the brand name Ceftin among others, is a second generation oral cephalosporin antibiotic. It is an acetoxyethyl ester prodrug of cefuroxime which...
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    Cefalexin (category Cephalosporin antibiotics)
    Cefalexin is a β-lactam antibiotic within the class of first-generation cephalosporins. It works similarly to other agents within this class, including intravenous...
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  • Pseudomonas aeruginosa: Certain cephalosporins, cephalosporin-beta-lactamase-inhibitor combinations, and new siderophore cephalosporins. Ceftazidime (3rd generation)...
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    Cefazolin (category Cephalosporin antibiotics)
    Cefazolin, also known as cefazoline and cephazolin, is a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used for the treatment of a number of bacterial infections...
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    Cefadroxil (category Cephalosporin antibiotics)
    (formerly trademarked as Duricef) is a broad-spectrum antibiotic of the cephalosporin type, effective in Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacterial infections...
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    Cefoperazone (category Cephalosporin antibiotics)
    Cefoperazone is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic, marketed by Pfizer under the name Cefobid. It is one of few cephalosporin antibiotics effective in...
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    Ticarcillin Azlocillin Mezlocillin Piperacillin Cefazolin Cephalexin Cephalosporin C Cephalothin Cefapirin cefuroxime, cefaclor, cefprozil Cefaclor Cefamandole...
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  • In enzymology, a cephalosporin-C transaminase (EC 2.6.1.74) is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction (7R)-7-(5-carboxy-5-oxopentanoyl)aminocephalosporinate...
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    Cefixime (category Cephalosporin antibiotics)
    be relatively safe during pregnancy. It is in the third-generation cephalosporin class of medications. It works by disrupting the bacteria's cell wall...
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  • The enzyme cephalosporin-C deacetylase (EC 3.1.1.41) catalyzes the reaction cephalosporin C + H2O ⇌ {\displaystyle \rightleftharpoons } deacetylcephalosporin...
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    Ceftazidime (category Cephalosporin antibiotics)
    sold under the brand name Fortaz among others, is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic useful for the treatment of a number of bacterial infections...
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  • instrumental in the development of the first antibiotics penicillin and cephalosporin. Abraham was born on 10 June 1913 at 47 South View Road, Shirley, Southampton...
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    Cefpodoxime (category Cephalosporin antibiotics)
    Cefpodoxime is an oral, third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic available in various generic preparations. It is active against both Gram-positive and...
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    Ceftriaxone (category Cephalosporin antibiotics)
    Ceftriaxone, sold under the brand name Rocephin, is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used for the treatment of a number of bacterial infections...
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    Cefepime (category Cephalosporin antibiotics)
    Cefepime is a fourth-generation cephalosporin antibiotic. Cefepime has an extended spectrum of activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria...
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    resistant Gram-negative bacterial pathogens. Increasing resistance to cephalosporins among Gram-(−) bacterial pathogens, especially among hospital-acquired...
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    Ceftolozane/tazobactam (category Cephalosporin antibiotics)
    complicated intra-abdominal infections in adults. Ceftolozane is a cephalosporin antibiotic, developed for the treatment of infections with gram-negative...
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    products. The company has global leadership in several oral and sterile cephalosporin drugs, and has cGMP facilities along with those approved by the European...
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    Cefiderocol (category Cephalosporin antibiotics)
    infusion site reactions, constipation and rash. Cefiderocol is in the cephalosporin family of medications. It was approved for medical use in the United...
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    provide multi-resistance to beta-lactam antibiotics such as penicillins, cephalosporins, cephamycins, monobactams and carbapenems (ertapenem), although carbapenems...
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    exposed to ultraviolet (UV) light. Penicillin, ciclosporin, griseofulvin, cephalosporin and psilocybin are examples of drugs that have been isolated from molds...
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    homeostasis in humans. D-α-Aminoadipic acid is a part of the antibiotic cephalosporin C. "2-Aminohexanedioic acid". pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. Voet D, Voet...
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    Cefotaxime (category Cephalosporin antibiotics)
    use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It is in the third-generation cephalosporin family of medications and works by interfering with the bacteria's cell...
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    Cefovecin (category Cephalosporin antibiotics)
    Cefovecin (INN) is an antibiotic of the cephalosporin class, licensed for the treatment of skin infections in cats and dogs. It is marketed by Zoetis...
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    Cefditoren (category Cephalosporin antibiotics)
    and is in the cephalosporin family of antibiotics, which is part of the broader beta-lactam group of antibiotics. Like other cephalosporins, cefditoren...
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