Cefoxitin, cefotetan, and other cephamycins

Kathryn Daveson*

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    Abstract

    The cephamycins are often referred to as second-generation cephalosporin antibiotics, although they differ quite markedly from antibiotics such as cefuroxime or cefaclor. A primary attribute of the cephamycins is their resistance to a variety of beta-lactamase types, such as the extended-spectrum betalactamase (ESBLs) and their narrower-spectrum parents, TEM and SHV beta-lactamases. The cephamycins to be discussed in this chapter are cefotetan and cefoxitin primarily, with secondary discussion of cefmetazole and flomoxef.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationKucers the Use of Antibiotics
    Subtitle of host publicationA Clinical Review of Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antiparasitic, and Antiviral Drugs, Seventh Edition
    PublisherCRC Press
    Pages403-414
    Number of pages12
    ISBN (Electronic)9781498747967
    ISBN (Print)9781498747950
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2017

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