Compound ID | 1903
Synonym(s): GR-20263 | GR 20263 | GR20263
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-negative bacteria including Pseudomonas aeruginosa but vulnerable to extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBL) |
| Description: | Semisynthetic Cephalosporine, derived from Cephalosporin C. Often used in fixed combination with avibactam. |
| Year first mentioned: | 1978 |
| Highest development stage: | Approved |
| Development status: | Approved |
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| PubChem link: | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/5481173 |
| Guide to Pharmacology: | ceftazidime |
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