Cefpiramide-EChem Pharm Uses, Dosage, Side Effects and more
Cefpiramide-EChem Pharm is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic.
Cefpiramide-EChem Pharm is a cephalosporin active against Pseudomonas aeruginosa. It has a broad spectrum of antibacterial activity. Cefpiramide-EChem Pharm works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall biosynthesis. The plasma half-lives of cefpiramide in rabbits, dogs, and rhesus monkeys were much longer than those of cefoperazone and cefazolin.
| Trade Name | Cefpiramide-EChem Pharm |
| Generic | Cefpiramide |
| Cefpiramide Other Names | Cefpiramide, Cefpiramido, Cefpiramidum |
| Type | |
| Formula | C25H24N8O7S2 |
| Weight | Average: 612.637 Monoisotopic: 612.120936542 |
| Groups | Approved |
| Therapeutic Class | |
| Manufacturer | |
| Available Country | China |
| Last Updated: | January 7, 2025 at 1:49 am |
Uses
For treatment of severe infections caused by susceptible bacteria such as P. aeruginosa.
How Cefpiramide-EChem Pharm works
The bactericidal activity of cefpiramide results from the inhibition of cell wall synthesis via affinity for penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs).
Toxicity
Adverse effects following overdosage include nausea, vomiting, epigastric distress, diarrhea, and convulsions.
Elimination Route
Rapidly absorbed following intramuscular injection.
Half Life
4.44 hours
