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==Overview== | |||
Cefpirome is a fourth-generation [[cephalosporin]] which is considered highly active against [[Gram-positive bacteria]] and [[Gram-negative bacteria]] including ''[[Pseudomonas aeruginosa]]''. It is marketed under the brand name of CEFROM by Sanofi Aventis group India. | |||
==Category== | |||
Cephalosporin, Fourth-Generation | |||
==Mechanism of Action== | |||
== | ==Spectrum of Bacterial Susceptibility and Resistance== | ||
Currently, [[Bacteroides fragilis]], [[Enterococci]], [[Pseudomonas]] spp. and [[Staphylococci]] are resistant to Cefpirome Sulfate, and some [[Haemophilus]] spp. and [[Pneumococci]] have developed resistance to Cefpirome Sulfate to varying degrees.<ref>{{cite web|title=Cefpirome Sulfate spectrum of bacterial susceptibility and Resistance|url=http://www.toku-e.com/Assets/MIC/Cefpirome.pdf|accessdate= }}</ref> | Currently, [[Bacteroides fragilis]], [[Enterococci]], [[Pseudomonas]] spp. and [[Staphylococci]] are resistant to Cefpirome Sulfate, and some [[Haemophilus]] spp. and [[Pneumococci]] have developed resistance to Cefpirome Sulfate to varying degrees.<ref>{{cite web|title=Cefpirome Sulfate spectrum of bacterial susceptibility and Resistance|url=http://www.toku-e.com/Assets/MIC/Cefpirome.pdf|accessdate= }}</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist|2}} | {{Reflist|2}} | ||
[[Category:Antibiotics]] | [[Category:Antibiotics]] | ||
[[Category:Wikinfect]] | [[Category:Wikinfect]] |
Revision as of 00:31, 2 January 2014
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Cefpirome is a fourth-generation cephalosporin which is considered highly active against Gram-positive bacteria and Gram-negative bacteria including Pseudomonas aeruginosa. It is marketed under the brand name of CEFROM by Sanofi Aventis group India.
Category
Cephalosporin, Fourth-Generation
Mechanism of Action
Spectrum of Bacterial Susceptibility and Resistance
Currently, Bacteroides fragilis, Enterococci, Pseudomonas spp. and Staphylococci are resistant to Cefpirome Sulfate, and some Haemophilus spp. and Pneumococci have developed resistance to Cefpirome Sulfate to varying degrees.[1]