A second-generation cephalosporin administered intravenously or intramuscularly. Its bactericidal action results from inhibition of cell wall synthesis. It is used for urinary tract infections, lower respiratory tract infections, and soft tissue and bone infections.
Also Known As:
Monocid; Cefonicid, Sodium; Cefonicid Disodium Salt; Cefonicid Monosodium; Cefonicid Monosodium Salt; SK&F-75073; SKF-75073-2; Sodium Cefonicid; SK&F 75073; SK&F75073; SKF 75073 2; SKF750732; 5-Thia-1-azabicyclo(4.2.0)oct-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid, 7-((hydroxyphenylacetyl)amino)-8-oxo-3-(((1-(sulfomethyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)thio)methyl)-, (6R-(6alpha,7beta(R*)))-