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Cefotiamum [INN-Latin] Brand names, Cefotiamum [INN-Latin] Analogs

Cefotiamum [INN-Latin] Brand Names Mixture

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Cefotiamum [INN-Latin] Chemical_Formula

C18H23N9O4S3

Cefotiamum [INN-Latin] RX_link

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Cefotiamum [INN-Latin] fda sheet

Cefotiamum [INN-Latin] msds (material safety sheet)

Cefotiamum [INN-Latin] Synthesis Reference

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Cefotiamum [INN-Latin] Molecular Weight

525.631 g/mol

Cefotiamum [INN-Latin] Melting Point

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Cefotiamum [INN-Latin] H2O Solubility

Soluble

Cefotiamum [INN-Latin] State

Solid

Cefotiamum [INN-Latin] LogP

-1.005

Cefotiamum [INN-Latin] Dosage Forms

Injection and infusion

Cefotiamum [INN-Latin] Indication

For treatment of severe infections caused by susceptible bacteria.

Cefotiamum [INN-Latin] 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.

Cefotiamum [INN-Latin] Absorption

Rapidly absorbed following intramuscular injection. Bioavailability is 60% following intramuscular injection.

Cefotiamum [INN-Latin] side effects and Toxicity

Adverse effects following overdosage include nausea, vomiting, epigastric distress, diarrhea, and convulsions.

Cefotiamum [INN-Latin] Patient Information

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Cefotiamum [INN-Latin] Organisms Affected

Enteric bacteria and other eubacteria