Third Generation Cephalosporins

Agents that are structurally similar to other CEPHALOSPORINS but have a broader spectrum of activity against bacteria than the first and second generation cephalosporins. These agents cover more resistant STREPTOCOCCUS, STAPHYLOCOCCUS, gram-positive anaerobes, and more resistant strains of HAEMOPHILUS, NEISSERIA, PROTEUS, ESCHERICHIA COLI, and KLEBSIELLA (HNPEK).

Also Known As:

Cephalosporin, Third Generation; Cephalosporins, Third Generation; Generation Cephalosporin, Third; Generation Cephalosporins, Third; Third Generation Cephalosporin

Chemical Actions and Uses
- Pharmacologic Actions: 160
  - Therapeutic Uses: 47080
    - Anti-Infective Agents: 8032
      - Anti-Bacterial Agents: 148582
        beta Lactam Antibiotics: 1054
        Third Generation Cephalosporins: 1336

Alistair Leanord Selected Research

Alistair Leanord Research Topics

Disease

Drug/Important Bio-Agent (IBA)