Description
Cefteram pivoxil is an orally-active cephalosponn antibiotic with a broad spectrum of
activity. It is reportedly effective against Cirrobacrer, indole-positive Proreus and
Enrerobacrer species resistant to cefaclor, cephalexin and amoxicillin. Cefteram pivoxil is
indicated primarily for urinary tract infections.
Chemical Properties
Pale Yellow Solid
Originator
Toyama (Japan)
Uses
Orally active cephalosporin antibiotic, antibacterial.
Definition
ChEBI: Cefteram is a cephalosporin compound having (5-methyl-2H-tetrazol-2-yl)methyl and [(2Z)-2-(2-amino-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)-2-(methoxyimino)acetyl]amino side-groups; a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic.
Antimicrobial activity
A semisynthetic cephalosporin formulated for oral administration
as the prodrug ester, cefteram pivoxil. Activity is similar
to that of cefixime, but with slightly better activity against
staphylococci and some Gram-negative rods.
Available in Japan.
