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Brand names,
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Analogs
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Brand Names Mixture
- Cafergot PB Sup (Belladonna + Caffeine + Ergotamine Tartrate + Pentobarbital)
- Cafergot PB Tab (Belladonna + Caffeine + Ergotamine Tartrate + Pentobarbital Sodium)
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Chemical_Formula
C20H21N7O6S2
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RX_link
No information avaliable
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fda sheet
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msds (material safety sheet)
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Synthesis Reference
No information avaliable
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Molecular Weight
519.556 g/mol
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Melting Point
No information avaliable
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H2O Solubility
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State
Solid
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LogP
-1.044
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Dosage Forms
Solution for injection
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Indication
For the treatment of infections caused by susceptible organisms.
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Pharmacology
Ceforanide is a semisynthetic second-generation cephalosporin. The cephalosporins are bactericidal drugs with both gram-positive and gram-negative activity. They inhibit bacterial cell wall synthesis in a way similar to the penicillins.
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Absorption
Rapidly absorbed following intramuscular injection.
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side effects and Toxicity
Adverse effects following overdosage include nausea, vomiting, epigastric distress, diarrhea, and convulsions.
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Patient Information
No information avaliable
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Organisms Affected
Enteric bacteria and other eubacteria