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Cefpirome

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ATC code
  
J01DE02 (WHO)

PubChem CID
  
6917674

UNII
  
S72Q2F09HY

CAS Number
  
84957-29-9

ChemSpider
  
23089536

Molar mass
  
514.58 g/mol

Cefpirome

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International Drug Names

Cefpirome is a fourth-generation cephalosporin. Trade names include Cefrom, Keiten, Broact, and Cefir. Cefpirome is considered highly active against Gram-negative bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Gram-positive bacteria.

Contents

Cefpirome sulfate suspension injection


Spectrum of bacterial susceptibility and resistance

Bacteroides fragilis, enterococci, Pseudomonas spp. and staphylococci are resistant to cefpirome sulfate, and some Haemophilus spp. and pneumococci have developed resistance to it to varying degrees.

References

Cefpirome Wikipedia