Cefpiramidum

Cefpiramidum Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

Cefpiramidum is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic.

Cefpiramidum is a cephalosporin active against Pseudomonas aeruginosa. It has a broad spectrum of antibacterial activity. Cefpiramidum 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 Cefpiramidum
Generic Cefpiramide
Cefpiramide Other Names Cefpiramide, Cefpiramido, Cefpiramidum
Type
Formula C25H24N8O7S2
Weight Average: 612.637
Monoisotopic: 612.120936542
Groups Approved
Therapeutic Class
Manufacturer
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Last Updated: September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am
Cefpiramidum
Cefpiramidum

Uses

For treatment of severe infections caused by susceptible bacteria such as P. aeruginosa.

How Cefpiramidum 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

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