Cephalosporins: Classification, Dose, Indications, and Contraindications
Cephalosporins are a group of broad-spectrum antibiotics that belong to the beta-lactam class. They are structurally and functionally related to penicillins, another group of antibiotics. Cephalosporins are derived from the fungus Acremonium (formerly known as Cephalosporium), and they exhibit antibacterial activity by interfering with the synthesis of bacterial cell walls. Classification of cephalosporins Cephalosporins are … Read more