Lamoxactam
Lamoxactam Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.
Lamoxactam is a broad- spectrum beta-lactam antibiotic similar in structure to the cephalosporins except for the substitution of an oxaazabicyclo moiety for the thiaazabicyclo moiety of certain cephalosporins. It has been proposed especially for the meningitides because it passes the blood-brain barrier and for anaerobic infections.
Lamoxactam works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall biosynthesis.
Trade Name | Lamoxactam |
Generic | Latamoxef |
Latamoxef Other Names | Festamoxin, Lamoxactam, Latamoxef, Latamoxefum, Moxalactam |
Type | |
Formula | C20H20N6O9S |
Weight | Average: 520.473 Monoisotopic: 520.101246958 |
Protein binding | 40% |
Groups | Approved, Investigational |
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Last Updated: | September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am |
Uses
Lamoxactam is an oxacephem antibiotic usually grouped with the cephalosporins. It is used to treat bacterial infections. Lamoxactam is primarily indicated in conditions like Bone and joint infection, GI infections, Gynecological infections, Meningitis, Respiratory tract infections, Septicaemia, Skin infections, Soft tissue infections, UTI.
How Lamoxactam works
Penicillins acylate the penicillin-sensitive transpeptidase C-terminal domain (the penicillin-binding protein) by opening the lactam ring. This inactivation of the enzyme prevents the formation of a cross-link of two linear peptidoglycan strands, inhibiting the third and last stage of bacterial cell wall synthesis. Cell lysis is then mediated by bacterial cell wall autolytic enzymes such as autolysins; it is possible that amoxicllin interferes with an autolysin inhibitor.
Toxicity
Lamoxactam produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Bleeding, Hypothrombinemia, Platelet dysfunctioning. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Lamoxactam therapy. The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Lamoxactam are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Diarrhea, Skin rashes, Hematuria, Hyperuricemia, Pyuria, Raised serum creatinine.
Volume of Distribution
8.51 L
Elimination Route
Rapidly absorbed after oral administration.
Half Life
1.6 hours
Elimination Route
Renal Excretion accounts for 75 %
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