| Pharmaceutical Information |
| Drug Name |
Ceftizoxime |
| Drug ID |
BADD_D00402 |
| Description |
A semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic which can be administered intravenously or by suppository. The drug is highly resistant to a broad spectrum of beta-lactamases and is active against a wide range of both aerobic and anaerobic gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. It has few side effects and is reported to be safe and effective in aged patients and in patients with hematologic disorders. |
| Indications and Usage |
Cetizoxime was previously indicated for the treatment of infections due to susceptible strains of bacteria. |
| Marketing Status |
approved; withdrawn |
| ATC Code |
J01DD07 |
| DrugBank ID |
DB01332
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| KEGG ID |
D07658
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| MeSH ID |
D015296
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| PubChem ID |
2655
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| TTD Drug ID |
D0Y7BD
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| NDC Product Code |
Not Available |
| UNII |
C43C467DPE
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| Synonyms |
Ceftizoxime | Ceftizoxime Sodium | Sodium, Ceftizoxime | Ceftizoxime Monosodium Salt | Monosodium Salt, Ceftizoxime | Salt, Ceftizoxime Monosodium | SKF-88373 | SKF 88373 | SKF88373 | FR-13749 | FR 13749 | FR13749 | SK&F 88373-2 | SK&F 88373 2 | SK&F 883732 | Cefizox | FK749 | FK-749 | FK 749 |
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| Chemical Information |
| Molecular Formula |
C13H13N5O5S2 |
| CAS Registry Number |
68401-81-0 |
| SMILES |
CON=C(C1=CSC(=N1)N)C(=O)NC2C3N(C2=O)C(=CCS3)C(=O)O |
| Chemical Structure |
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