Cefovecin sodium is a semi-synthetic broad-spectrum antibacterial agent from the cephalosporin class of chemotherapeutic agents. Cefovecin is the non-proprietary designation for (6R,7R)-7- [[(2Z)-(2-amino-4-thiazolyl)(methoxyimino)acetyl]amino]-8-oxo-3-[(2S)-tetrahydro-2-furanyl]-5-thia-1- azabicyclo[4.2.0]oct-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid, monosodium salt.
Cefovecin Sodium is an antibiotic of the cephalosporin class. It is used for the treatment of skin infections caused by Pasturella multocida in cats, and Staphylococcus intermedius/S. canis in dogs. Cefovecin Sodium is the first single-dose injectable antibiotic for dogs and cats.
