Overview of Cephalosporin Antibiotics

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Are cephalosporins a type of antibiotic?

Cephalosporins are a type of antibiotic. Antibiotics are medications that treat bacterial infections. There are many types, often called classes, of antibiotics available. Cephalosporins are a type of beta-lactam antibiotic. They can be taken orally or injected into a vein (intravenous injection), depending on the infection.

What is a cephalosporin used for?

StatPearls [Internet]. Toai Bui; Charles V. Preuss. Last Update: March 24, 2023. Cephalosporins are beta-lactam antimicrobials used to manage a wide range of infections from gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. The five generations of cephalosporins are useful against skin infection, resistant bacteria, meningitis, and other infections.

Are cephalosporins bactericidal?

Cephalosporins are bactericidal and, like other β-lactam antibiotics, disrupt the synthesis of the peptidoglycan layer forming the bacterial cell wall. The peptidoglycan layer is important for cell wall structural integrity. The final transpeptidation step in the synthesis of the peptidoglycan is facilitated by penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs).

What Is Cephalosporin Antibiotics

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