cephalosporin, 3rd generation

Introduction

Comparison to 2nd generation cephalosporins

• extended activity against gram-negative aerobic bacteria
• some may have decreased activity against gram-positive bacteria
• penetrate well into CSF:
  • agents of choice in empiric treatment of meningitis

More general terms

• cephalosporin

More specific terms

• cefcapene pivoxil
• cefdinir (Omnicef)
• cefditoren (Spectracef)
• cefixime (Suprax)
• cefoperazone (Cefobid)
• cefotaxime (Claforan)
• ceftazidime (Fortaz, Tazidime, Tazicef)
• ceftibuten (Cedax)
• ceftiofur (Excenel)
• ceftizoxime (Cefizox)
• ceftriaxone (Rocephin)