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CEFALEXIN [1 record]

Record 1 2011-02-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Medication
Universal entry(ies)
C16H17N3O4S
formula, see observation
15686-71-2
CAS number
OBS

A semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic with antimicrobial activity similar to that of cephaloridine or cephalothin, but somewhat less potent. It is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms.

OBS

Chemical formula: C16H17N3O[subcript 4]S

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C16H17N3O4S
formula, see observation
15686-71-2
CAS number
CONT

Une des céphalosporines administrées par voie orale.

OBS

Formule chimique : C16H17N3O4S

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Medicamentos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C16H17N3O4S
formula, see observation
15686-71-2
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química: C16H17N3O4S

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