Description
Cefotiam hexetil hydrochloride is an orally active, broad-spectrum cephalosporin
useful in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is a prodrug hydrolyzed in the GI tract
and absorbed as cefotiam. Cefotiam hexetil hydrochloride is reported to be especially
potent against Streptococci strains.
Chemical Properties
Off-White to Pale Yellow Solid
Originator
Takeda (Japan)
Uses
A semi-synthetic cephalosporin antibiotic. Antibacterial.
Definition
ChEBI: The dihydrochloride salt of cefotiam 1-(cyclohexyloxycarbonyloxy)ethyl ester. It is used as a prodrug for cefotiam.
