"Ceftizoxime" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
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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 and in patients with hematologic disorders.
| Descriptor ID |
D015296
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| MeSH Number(s) |
D02.065.589.099.249.190.190.145 D02.886.665.074.190.190.145 D03.633.100.300.249.190.190.145
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| Concept/Terms |
Ceftizoxime Sodium- Ceftizoxime Sodium
- Sodium, Ceftizoxime
- Ceftizoxime Monosodium Salt
- Monosodium Salt, Ceftizoxime
- Salt, Ceftizoxime Monosodium
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Ceftizoxime" by people in Profiles.
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The importance of wound infection in antibiotic failures in the therapy of postpartum endometritis. Surg Gynecol Obstet. 1992 Apr; 174(4):265-9.
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Evaluation of cephalosporins/cephamycins with antianaerobic activity by integrating microbiologic and pharmacokinetic properties. Clin Ther. 1991 Sep-Oct; 13(5):596-605.