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CEFTIZOXIME [1 record]

Record 1 2011-02-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Medication
Universal entry(ies)
C13H13N5O5S2
formula, see observation
68401-81-0
CAS number
OBS

A semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic which can be administered intravenously or by suppository. The drug is highly resistant to a broad spectrum of beta-lactamases and is active against a wide range of both aerobic and anaerobic gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. It has few side effects and is reported to be safe and effective in aged patients and in patients with hematologic disorders.

OBS

Chemical formula: C13H13N5O[subcript 5]S2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C13H13N5O5S2
formula, see observation
68401-81-0
CAS number
OBS

Antibiotique semi-synthétique de la famille des céphalosporines, administré par voie intraveineuse ou en suppositoires. Très résistant à un large spectre de bêta-lactamases et actif contre une grande variété d'organismes à gram-positif et à gram-négatif aérobies et anaérobies. Il a peu d'effets secondaires et est efficace chez les patients âgés et chez les patients avec troubles hématologiques.

OBS

Formule chimique : C13H13N5O5S2

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Medicamentos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C13H13N5O5S2
formula, see observation
68401-81-0
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química: C13H13N5O5S2

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