Compound ID | 1888
Class: Beta-lactam
| Agent Type: | Semisynthetic; Small molecule; Direct acting; |
| Spectrum of activity: | Gram-positive & Gram-negative |
| Mechanism of action: | Cell wall synthesis inhibitor. Binds to bacterial penicillin-binding proteins (PBP); PBP inhibitor |
| Target Pathogen: | Active against Gram-positive bacteria and moderately against Enterobacteriaceae but high resistance rates in Enterobacteriaceae |
| Description: | Semisynthetic Cephalosporin, derived from Cephalosporin C |
| Year first mentioned: | 1976 |
| Highest development stage: | Approved |
| Development status: | Approved |
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| PubChem link: | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/65755 |
| Guide to Pharmacology: | ceftezole |
| Citation: | https://journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/AAC.10.1.1 |