Development status: Approved, discontinued

Gram-positive activity

Gram-negative activity

Mechanism of Action/Target pathogen: Binds to bacterial penicillin-binding proteins (PBP) and interferes with bacterial cell wall integrity and synthesis. Active against Gram-positive bacteria and moderately against Enterobacteriaceae but high resistance rates in Enterobacteriaceae

Additional information: Semisynthetic Cephalosporin, derived from Cephalosporin C. Oral application