Cefazedone
Cefazedone
Cefazedone (pronunciation: sef-uh-ZEE-dohn) is a cephalosporin antibiotic used in the treatment of various bacterial infections. It is a second-generation cephalosporin, which means it was developed after the first generation of cephalosporins and has a broader spectrum of activity.
Etymology
The term "Cefazedone" is derived from the words "cephalosporin" and "azido," referring to its chemical structure. The prefix "cef-" is common in cephalosporin antibiotics, while "-azidone" refers to the azido functional group present in the molecule.
Usage
Cefazedone is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, including those caused by Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and Escherichia coli. It is also effective against certain anaerobic bacteria, making it useful in the treatment of mixed aerobic and anaerobic infections.
Related Terms
- Cephalosporin: A class of antibiotics derived from the mold Acremonium, which was previously known as "Cephalosporium".
- Antibiotic: A type of antimicrobial substance active against bacteria.
- Staphylococcus aureus: A type of bacteria that can cause various diseases due to infection.
- Streptococcus pneumoniae: A type of bacteria that can cause many types of illnesses, including pneumonia, ear and sinus infections, meningitis, and bacteremia.
- Escherichia coli: A type of bacteria that lives in your intestines and in the intestines of animals.
- Anaerobic bacteria: Bacteria that do not need oxygen to grow and multiply.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cefazedone
- Wikipedia's article - Cefazedone
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