Cephalosporins

Ceftobiprole

Products Ceftobiprole was approved in many countries in 2009 as a powder for a concentrate for the preparation of an infusion solution (Zevtera). Structure and properties Ceftobiprole (C20H22N8O6S2, Mr = 534.6 g/mol) is present in the drug in the form of the prodrug ceftobiprole medocaril and as a sodium salt. The prodrug is converted to … Ceftobiprole

Ceftriaxone

Products Ceftriaxone is commercially available as a powder and solvent for the preparation of a solution for injection (Rocephin, generics). It has been approved in many countries since 1982 and is also used in fixed combination with lidocaine. Structure and properties Ceftriaxone (C18H18N8O7S3, Mr = 554.6 g/mol) is present in drugs as ceftriaxone disodium (3.5 … Ceftriaxone