Third Generation Cephalosporins

Agents that are structurally similar to other CEPHALOSPORINS but have a broader spectrum of activity against bacteria than the first and second generation cephalosporins. These agents cover more resistant STREPTOCOCCUS, STAPHYLOCOCCUS, gram-positive anaerobes, and more resistant strains of HAEMOPHILUS, NEISSERIA, PROTEUS, ESCHERICHIA COLI, and KLEBSIELLA (HNPEK).

Year introduced: 2024

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Tree Number(s): D27.505.954.122.085.386.875

MeSH Unique ID: D000097911

Entry Terms:

• Cephalosporins, Third Generation
• Generation Cephalosporins, Third
• Third Generation Cephalosporin
• Cephalosporin, Third Generation
• Generation Cephalosporin, Third

Previous Indexing:

• Cephalosporins (1981-2023)

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Third Generation Cephalosporins