First Generation Cephalosporins [cefalosporiny první generace]

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cefalosporin první generace

 

First Generation Cephalosporin

Definition

CEPHALOSPORIN agents with excellent coverage against gram-positive cocci, such as STAPHYLOCOCCUS and STREPTOCOCCUS. They have some activity against the gram-negative bacteria, but in general, gram-negative activity is decreased compared to 2nd, 3rd, and 4th generation cephalosporins.

DUI
D000097904 MeSH Browser
CUI
M000764689
Previous indexing
Cephalosporins (1981-2023)
History note
2024
Public note
2024