Development status: Approved, off-patent

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 against many Enterobacteriaceae but vulnerable to extended-spectum beta-lactamases (ESBL)

Additional information: Semisynthetic Cephalosporine, derived from Cephalosporin C. Oral application as prodrug (cefetamet pivoxil)