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For example, the fourth generation of cephalosporins is not recognized as such in Japan. [citation needed] In Japan, cefaclor is classed as a first-generation cephalosporin, though in the United States it is a second-generation one; and cefbuperazone, cefminox, and cefotetan are classed as second-generation cephalosporins.
All of the first generation cephalosporins have an α-amino group at position C-7. This structure makes them vulnerable to hydrolysis by β-lactamases. [5] [9] Examples of 1st generation cephalosporins: A) cefradine; B) cefadroxil; C) cefalexin
Cefadroxil is a first-generation cephalosporin antibacterial drug that is the para-hydroxy derivative of cephalexin, and is used similarly in the treatment of mild to moderate susceptible infections such as the bacterium Streptococcus pyogenes, causing the disease popularly called strep throat or streptococcal tonsillitis, urinary tract infection, reproductive tract infection, and skin infections.
Cefalotin / ˌ s ɛ f ə ˈ l oʊ t ɪ n / or cephalothin / ˌ s ɛ f ə ˈ l oʊ θ ɪ n / is a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic with broad spectrum antibiotic activity. [1] [2] It was the first cephalosporin marketed (1964) and continues to be widely used. [3]
Cefazolin, also known as cefazoline and cephazolin, is a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used for the treatment of a number of bacterial infections. [2] Specifically it is used to treat cellulitis, urinary tract infections, pneumonia, endocarditis, joint infection, and biliary tract infections. [2]
The β-lactam core structures. (A) A penam.(B) A carbapenam.(C) An oxapenam.(D) A penem.(E) A carbapenem.(F) A monobactam.(G) A cephem.(H) A carbacephem.(I) An oxacephem. This is a list of common β-lactam antibiotics—both administered drugs and those not in clinical use—organized by structural class.
Cephalosporins (First generation) Cefadroxil: Duricef: Good coverage against Gram-positive infections. Gastrointestinal upset and diarrhea; Nausea (if alcohol taken concurrently) Allergic reactions; Same mode of action as other beta-lactam antibiotics: disrupt the synthesis of the peptidoglycan layer of bacterial cell walls. Cefazolin: Ancef ...
Cefalexin is a β-lactam antibiotic within the class of first-generation cephalosporins. [4] It works similarly to other agents within this class, including intravenous cefazolin, but can be taken by mouth. [5] Cefalexin can treat certain bacterial infections, including those of the middle ear, bone and joint, skin, and urinary tract. [4]