Cefditoren

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Cefditoren
Systematic (IUPAC) name
(2,2-dimethylpropanoyloxymethyl (6R,7R)-7-([(2E)-2-(2-amino-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)-2-methoxyiminoacetyl]amino)-3 -[(Z)-2-(4-methyl-1,3-thiazol-5-yl)ethenyl]-8-oxo-5-thia-1-azabicyclo[4.2.0]oct-2-ene-2-carboxylate
Identifiers
CAS number	117467-28-4
ATC code	J01DD16
PubChem	6917926
Chemical data
Formula	C25H28N6O7S3
Mol. mass	620.721 g.mol-1
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Cefditoren is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic for oral use. It is commonly marketed under the trade name Spectracef by Cornerstone BioPharma.

Contents 1 Clinical use 1.1 Indications 1.2 Formulations 2 See also 3 External links

[edit] Clinical use

Main article: Cephalosporin

[edit] Indications

Cefditoren is used to treat uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections. community-acquired pneumonia, acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis (ABECB), pharyngitis, tonsillitis, and

[edit] Formulations

Cefditoren is available as 200 mg tablets.

trade name: Spectracef, Ceftorin

[edit] See also

• Cephalosporin

[edit] External links

• Manufacturer's Product website
• Manufacturer's prescribing information for Spectracef

v • d • e Antibacterials for systemic use: beta-lactam antibiotics - cephalosporins and related (J01D) First generation Cefacetrile, Cefadroxil, Cefalexin, Cefaloglycin, Cefaloridine, Cefalotin, Cefapirin, Cefatrizine, Cefazedone, Cefazolin, Cefradine, Cefroxadine, Ceftezole Second generation Cefaclor, Cefamandole, Cefmetazole, Cefonicid, Ceforanide, Cefotiam, Cefprozil, Cefuroxime Third generation Cefdinir, Cefditoren, Cefetamet, Cefixime, Cefmenoxime, Cefodizime, Cefoperazone, Cefotaxime, Cefpiramide, Cefpodoxime, Cefsulodin, Ceftazidime, Ceftibuten, Ceftizoxime, Ceftriaxone, Latamoxef Fourth generation Cefepime, Cefozopran, Cefpirome, Cefquinome Fifth generation Ceftobiprole Other beta-lactam antibacterials Monobactams (Aztreonam), Carbapenems (Parenteral - Doripenem, Ertapenem, Imipenem, Meropenem, Panipenem, Oral - Faropenem)