General description
Potent β-lactamase-resistant antibiotic of cephalosporin class. Active against Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms, including Gram-negative anaerobes. Inhibits cell wall synthesis.
包装
1, 5 g in Glass bottle
Biochem/physiol Actions
Cefotaxim inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) which inhibits the final transpeptidation step of peptidoglycan synthesis in bacterial cell walls. As a result, bacteria lyse due to cell wall autolytic enzymes.
Primary Target
Gram-positive
Secondary Target
Gram-negative
包装
Packaged under inert gas
Other Notes
Broad spectrum third generation cephalosporin antibiotic.
Molinari, G., et al. 1991. J. Chemotherap.3, 6.
Vallee, F., and LeBel, M. 1991. Antimicrob. Agents Chemother.35, 2057.
Warning
Toxicity: Harmful (C)
Reconstitution
Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 3 months at -20°C.