Cefpiran Yuhan
Cefpiran Yuhan Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.
Cefpiran Yuhan is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic.
Cefpiran Yuhan is a cephalosporin active against Pseudomonas aeruginosa. It has a broad spectrum of antibacterial activity. Cefpiran Yuhan 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 | Cefpiran Yuhan |
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 | South Korea |
Last Updated: | September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am |
Uses
For treatment of severe infections caused by susceptible bacteria such as P. aeruginosa.
How Cefpiran Yuhan 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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