Saturday, October 13, 2012

Pharmacology Of Cephaloglycin

Indication For treatment of severe infections caused by susceptible bacteria.
Pharmacodynamics Cephaloglycin is an antibiotic related to cephalosporin but no longer in common use. It is an orally absorbed derivative of cephalosporin C.
Mechanism of action The bactericidal activity of cephaloglycin results from the inhibition of cell wall synthesis via affinity for penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs).
Absorption Well absorbed following oral administration.
Volume of distribution Not Available
Protein binding Not Available
Metabolism Not Available
Route of elimination Not Available
Half life Not Available
Clearance Not Available
Toxicity Adverse effects following overdosage include nausea, vomiting, epigastric distress, diarrhea, and convulsions.

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