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cephalosporin, 3rd generation
Comparison to 2nd generation cephalosporins
1) extended activity against gram-negative aerobic bacteria
2) some may have decreased activity against gram-positive bacteria
3) penetrate well into CSF:
- agents of choice in empiric treatment of meningitis
Interactions
drug interactions
drug adverse effects of cephalosporins
Specific
cefcapene pivoxil
cefdinir (Omnicef)
cefditoren (Spectracef)
cefixime (Suprax)
cefoperazone (Cefobid)
cefotaxime (Claforan)
ceftazidime (Fortaz, Tazidime, Tazicef)
ceftibuten (Cedax)
ceftiofur (Excenel)
ceftizoxime (Cefizox)
ceftriaxone (Rocephin)
General
cephalosporin
References
Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 11, American
College of Physicians, Philadelphia 1998