Ceftizoxime (Cefizox (500mg)) is active against a wide range of gram-positive and gram-negative organisms and is used in the treatment of lower respiratory tract infections, gonorrhea, pelvic inflammatory disease that also has appropriate antichlamydial coverage, intra abdominal infections, septicemia, skin infections, bone and joint infections, and in infections that are resistant to other cephalosporins, aminoglycosides, or penicillins.
Ceftizoxime (Cefizox (500mg)) belongs to the third generation cephalosporin antibiotic class. It is resistant to a board spectrum of beta-lactamases. It acts by interfering with the last step (cross-linking of peptidoglycans) of cell wall synthesis in bacteria. This leads to a reduction of cell wall stability and leads to cell lysis.
Ceftizoxime (Cefizox (500mg)) sodium is the sodium salt form of Ceftizoxime (Cefizox (500mg)).
The information provided on this page is intended to serve as a comprehensive resource and should not be a substitute to professional medical advice. If you have concerns it is always best to speak with a healthcare professional.
Generic : Ceftizoxime
Price Updated on Apr 19, 2023
Ceftizoxime (Cefizox (500mg)) belongs to the third generation cephalosporin antibiotic class. It is resistant to a board spectrum of beta-lactamases. It acts by interfering with the last step (cross-linking of peptidoglycans) of cell wall synthesis in bacteria. This leads to a reduction of cell wall stability and leads to cell lysis.
Ceftizoxime (Cefizox (500mg)) sodium is the sodium salt form of Ceftizoxime (Cefizox (500mg)).
The information provided on this page is intended to serve as a comprehensive resource and should not be a substitute to professional medical advice. If you have concerns it is always best to speak with a healthcare professional.
Cefizox (500mg) - Glaxo Smithkline Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Cefizox (500mg) Injection
Generic : Ceftizoxime
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When is Cefizox (500mg) prescribed?
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