Cefozopran
Cefozopran
Cefozopran (pronunciation: se-fo-zo-pran) is a cephalosporin antibiotic used in the treatment of various bacterial infections. It is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.
Etymology
The term "Cefozopran" is derived from the class of antibiotics it belongs to, known as cephalosporins. The prefix "Cef-" is common among all cephalosporins, while "-zopran" is unique to this particular drug.
Usage
Cefozopran is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, including those caused by Streptococcus species, Staphylococcus species, and Escherichia coli. It works by inhibiting the synthesis of the bacterial cell wall, leading to cell death.
Related Terms
- Cephalosporin: A class of antibiotics that Cefozopran belongs to.
- Antibiotic: A type of medication used to treat bacterial infections.
- Streptococcus: A genus of Gram-positive bacteria, some species of which can cause infections that Cefozopran is used to treat.
- Staphylococcus: Another genus of Gram-positive bacteria, some species of which can cause infections that Cefozopran is used to treat.
- Escherichia coli: A species of Gram-negative bacteria that can cause infections, against which Cefozopran is effective.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cefozopran
- Wikipedia's article - Cefozopran
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