Description / Application
Cefixime is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic bearing vinyl and (2Z)-2-(2-amino-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)-2-[(carboxymethoxy)imino]acetamido groups at positions 3 and 7, respectively, of the cephem skeleton. It is used in the treatment of gonorrhoea, tonsilitis, pharyngitis, bronchitis, and urinary tract infections. It has a role as an antibacterial drug and a drug allergen.
Identities
| Molecular Formula | C16H15N5O7S2 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 453.5 |
| MFCD | MFCD00865020 |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Danger |
| Hazard Statements | H317;H334 |
| Precautionary Statements | P261;P272;P280;P285;P302+P352;P304+P341;P321;P333+P313;P342+P311;P363;P501 |