Cefotiam
Cefotiam Brand names, Cefotiam Analogs
Cefotiam Brand Names Mixture
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Cefotiam Chemical_Formula
C18H23N9O4S3
Cefotiam RX_link
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Cefotiam fda sheet
Cefotiam msds (material safety sheet)
Cefotiam Synthesis Reference
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Cefotiam Molecular Weight
525.631 g/mol
Cefotiam Melting Point
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Cefotiam H2O Solubility
Soluble
Cefotiam State
Solid
Cefotiam LogP
-1.005
Cefotiam Dosage Forms
Injection and infusion
Cefotiam Indication
For treatment of severe infections caused by susceptible bacteria.
Cefotiam Pharmacology
Cefotiam is a third generation beta-lactam cephalosporin antibiotic. It has broad spectrum activity against Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria. It does not have activity against Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Cefotiam works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall biosynthesis.
Cefotiam Absorption
Rapidly absorbed following intramuscular injection. Bioavailability is 60% following intramuscular injection.
Cefotiam side effects and Toxicity
Adverse effects following overdosage include nausea, vomiting, epigastric distress, diarrhea, and convulsions.
Cefotiam Patient Information
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Cefotiam Organisms Affected
Enteric bacteria and other eubacteria
