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Cefaloglycinum [INN-Latin]: Full Drug Profile

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Cefaloglycinum [INN-Latin] - General Information

A cephalorsporin antibiotic.

 

Pharmacology of Cefaloglycinum [INN-Latin]

Cefaloglycinum [INN-Latin] is an antibiotic related to cephalosporin but no longer in common use. It is an orally absorbed derivative of cephalosporin C.

 

Additional information about Cefaloglycinum [INN-Latin]

Cefaloglycinum [INN-Latin] Indication: For treatment of severe infections caused by susceptible bacteria. Mechanism Of Action: The bactericidal activity of cephaloglycin results from the inhibition of cell wall synthesis via affinity for penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs). Drug Interactions: Not Available Food Interactions: Not Available Generic Name: Cephaloglycin Synonyms: Not Available Drug Category: Anti-Bacterial Agents Drug Type: Small Molecule; Approved Other Brand Names containing Cephaloglycin: CEG; Cefaloglicina [INN-Spanish]; Cefaloglycin; Cefaloglycine [INN-French]; Cefaloglycinum [INN-Latin]; Cephaloglycin anhydrous; Cephaloglycine; Cephaoglycin acid; D-Cephaloglycine; Kafocin; Kefglycin; Absorption: Well absorbed following oral administration. Toxicity (Overdose): Adverse effects following overdosage include nausea, vomiting, epigastric distress, diarrhea, and convulsions. Protein Binding: Not Available Biotransformation: Not Available Half Life: Not Available Dosage Forms of Cefaloglycinum [INN-Latin]: Not Available Chemical IUPAC Name: (6R,7R)-3-(acetyloxymethyl)-7-[[(2R)-2-amino-2-phenylacetyl]amino]-8-oxo-5-thia-1-azabicyclo[4.2.0]oct-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid Chemical Formula: C18H19N3O6S Cephaloglycin on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cephaloglycin Organisms Affected: Enteric bacteria and other eubacteria