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.
Orally active cephalosporin antibiotic, antibacterial.
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.
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.
