Ceftizoxime
- Generic Name
- Ceftizoxime
- Brand Names
- Cefizox
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C13H13N5O5S2
- CAS Number
- 68401-81-0
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- C43C467DPE
- Background
A semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic which can be administered intravenously or by suppository. The drug is highly resistant to a broad spectrum of beta-lactamases and is active against a wide range of both aerobic and anaerobic gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. It has few side effects and is reported to be safe and effective in aged patients an...
- Indication
Cetizoxime was previously indicated for the treatment of infections due to susceptible strains of bacteria.
- Associated Conditions
- Bacterial Infections
- Associated Therapies
- -
Prophylactic Ceftizoxime (Cefizox) for Elective Cesarean Delivery
- First Posted Date
- 2011-05-04
- Last Posted Date
- 2013-01-17
- Lead Sponsor
- University of Khartoum
- Target Recruit Count
- 220
- Registration Number
- NCT01347593
- Locations
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Soba Hospital, Khartoum, Sudan
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