Synonyms: ME 1206 | Spectracef® (cefditoren pivoxil)
cefditoren is an approved drug (FDA (2001))
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Cefditoren is a semisynthetic, third generation cephalosporin and belongs to the β-lactam class of antibacterial compounds. To provide acceptable bioavailability for oral use it is formulated as a pivoxil ester prodrug (cefditoren pivoxil, PubChem CID 6437877).
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References |
1. Chin NX, Zhang YX, Neu HC. (1991)
In vitro activity of a new cephalosporin ME-1206 compared with other agents. Diagn Microbiol Infect Dis, 14 (5): 417-24. [PMID:1797456] |
2. Wellington K, Curran MP. (2004)
Cefditoren pivoxil: a review of its use in the treatment of bacterial infections. Drugs, 64 (22): 2597-618. [PMID:15516158] |