Cefminox
Chemical compound
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Cefminox (INN) is a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic.[1][2]
Routes of
administrationIM, IV
administrationIM, IV
Legal status
- In general: ℞ (Prescription only)
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| Routes of administration | IM, IV |
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| Formula | C16H21N7O7S3 |
| Molar mass | 519.57 g·mol−1 |
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Spectrum
Cefminox is a broad-spectrum, bactericidal cephalosporin antibiotic. It is especially effective against Gram-negative and anaerobic bacteria. [citation needed]The following represents MIC data for a few medically significant microorganisms.
- Clostridioides difficile: 2 - 4 μg/ml
- Escherichia coli: 0.125 - 16 μg/ml
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa: 256 μg/ml[3]