Ceftiolene
Ceftolozane
Ceftolozane (pronounced: sef-toe-LOE-zane) is an antibiotic medication used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It belongs to the cephalosporin class of antibiotics and is often used in combination with tazobactam, a beta-lactamase inhibitor, to increase its effectiveness against resistant bacteria.
Etymology
The name "Ceftolozane" is derived from the class of antibiotics it belongs to, the cephalosporins. The prefix "cef-" is common to all drugs in this class, while the "-tolozane" suffix is unique to this particular drug.
Usage
Ceftolozane is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, including pneumonia, urinary tract infections, and intra-abdominal infections. It is particularly effective against Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a common cause of hospital-acquired infections.
Related Terms
- Cephalosporin: The class of antibiotics that ceftolozane belongs to.
- Tazobactam: A beta-lactamase inhibitor often used in combination with ceftolozane.
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa: A bacterium that ceftolozane is particularly effective against.
- Antibiotic: A type of medication used to treat bacterial infections.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ceftiolene
- Wikipedia's article - Ceftiolene
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