Cefatrizine
Cefatrizine
Cefatrizine (pronunciation: se-fa-tri-zeen) is a cephalosporin antibiotic used in the treatment of various bacterial infections. It belongs to the antibiotic class of drugs known as cephalosporins, which are a type of beta-lactam antibiotic.
Etymology
The term "Cefatrizine" is derived from the parent class of antibiotics it belongs to, "cephalosporin". The prefix "Cefa-" is common among many cephalosporin antibiotics, and the suffix "-trizine" is unique to this particular drug.
Usage
Cefatrizine is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu).
Related Terms
- Cephalosporin: A class of antibiotics that includes Cefatrizine.
- Antibiotic: A type of medication used to treat bacterial infections.
- Beta-lactam antibiotic: A broad class of antibiotics that includes cephalosporins.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cefatrizine
- Wikipedia's article - Cefatrizine
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