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Cephalosporins - Betalactam Antibiotics | PharmacologyMerck Manual Please confirm that you are a health professional Leave this place? The link you selected will take you to a third party website. We do not control or have responsibility for the content of any third party site. OTHER COUNTRIES IN THIS CHAPTER ADDITIONAL CONTENT Try your knowledge More content Cephalosporins By , PharmD, University of Washington School of PharmacyCephalosporins are bactericidal. They inhibit enzymes in the cell wall of susceptible bacteria, altering cell synthesis. There are 5 generations of cephalosporins (see table). Cephalosporins Drugs Route First generation Cefadroxil Oral Cefazolin Parenteral Cephalexin Oral Cephradine Oral 2nd generation Cefaclor Oral Cefotetan* Parenteral Cefoxitine* Parenteral Cefprozil Oral Cefuroxime Parenteral or oral 3rd Generation Cefdinir Oral Cefditoren Oral Cefixime Oral Cefotaxime Parenteral Cefpodoxime Oral Ceftazidime Parenteral Ceftazidime plus avibactam Parenteral Ceftibuten Oral Ceftriaxone Parenteral 4th generation Cefepime Parenteral 5th Generation Ceftaroline Parenteral Ceftobiprole (not available in the US) Parenteral Novel cephalosporins Cefiderocol Parenteral Ceftolozane plus tazobactam Parenteral ♪ Also classified as cephamycin. Drugs Route 1st GenerationCefadroxilOralCefazolinParenteralCephalexinOralCephradineOral 2nd generationCefaclorOralCefotetan*ParenteralCefoxitin*ParenteralCefprozilOralCefuroximeParenteral or oral 3rd GenerationCefdinirOralCefditorenOralCefiximeOralCefotaximeParenteralCefpodoximeOralCeftazidimeParenteralCeftazidime plus avibactamParenteralCeftibutenOralCeftriaxoneParenteral 4th GenerationCefepimeParenteral 5th GenerationCeftarolineParenteralCeftobiprole (not available in the USA)ParenteralCefalosporinsNovel cephalosporinsCefiderocolParenteralCeftolozane plus tazobactam Parenteral* Also classified as cephamycin. Pharmacokinetics Cephalosporins penetrate well into most body fluids and extracellular fluids of most tissues, especially when inflammation (which improves diffusion) is present. However, the only cephalosporins that reach levels of cerebrospinal fluid sufficiently high to treat meningitis sonCeftriaxoneCefotaximeCeftazidimeCefepime All cephalosporins penetrate badly into the intracellular fluid and vitreous humor. Most of the cephalosporins are excreted mainly in the urine, so their doses should be adjusted in patients with kidney failure. Cefoperazone and ceftriaxone, which have a significant biliary excretion, do not require a dose adjustment. Indications Zephalosporins are bactericidal for most of the following: Positive Bacteria of graduationThe episporins are classified into generations (see table). First-generation drugs are mainly effective against tax organisms. Higher generations have generally expanded spectra against gram-negative aerobic baciles. The cephalosporins of fifth generation ceftaroline and ceftobiprole are active against resistance to methicillin. Cephalosporins have the following limitations: Lack of activity against the lack of activity against methiciline-resistant staphing (except ceftarolin and ceftobiprole) Lack of activity against (except cefotetano and cefoxitin) first-generation cephalosporins These drugs have an excellent anti activity 1st generation cephalosporins are commonly used for uncomplicated cephalosporins, which are usually due to staphylococci and streptococci. Parenteral cephazolin is often used due to an S. aureus sensitive to methicillin and prophylaxis before cardiothoracic, orthopedic, abdominal and pelvic surgery. Second-generation cephalosporins and second-generation cepharysporins are active against Cocci-positiveCertain gram-negative bacilliCephamycins are drugs that were originally produced by Streptomyces but are now synthetic. They are usually classified with second-generation cephalosporins. Cephamycins are more active against anaerobics, such as species, including Bacteroides fragilis These medicines can be slightly less active against the grampositive cocci than the first-generation cephalosporins. Second-generation cephalosporins and cephamycins are often used for polymicrobial infections that include bacilli gramnegative and cocci grampositiva. Because cephamycins are active against Bacteroid species, they can be used when they are suspected to be anaerobes (e.g., in intraabdominal, , or ). However, in some medical centers, these bacilli are no longer susceptible to cephamycin. Third-generation cephalosporins These drugs are active against and some Enterobacteriaceae (e.g., , ) that do not produce AmpC beta-lactamase or the extended spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)Third-generation cephalosporins, including ceftriaxone and cefotaxime, are also active against some grampositive species, especially streptococci Oral suffocation and ceftibuten have little activity against S. aureus and, if used for skin infections and soft tissue, should be limited to uncomplicated infections due to streptococci. Ceftazidime is active against but has no appreciable grammar activity. Adding avibactam to ceftazidime increases its spectrum to include Enterobacteriaceae that produce AmpC, ESBL or Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemase (KPC). These cephalosporins have many clinical uses, such as fourth-generation cephalosporin (see table). fourth-generation cephalosporins The fourth-generation cephepime of cephalosporin has activity against Cocci (similar to cefotaximo) Gram-negative bacilli (enhanced activity), including P. aeruginosa (similar to ceftazidime), and some AmpC beta-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae, such as enterobacter speciesSome Drugs Indications Comments third and fourth generation cephalosporins Polymicrobial infections that involve and cocci grampositiva (e.g., intraabdominal , , ) When necessary, used with other medicines to cover or Ceftriaxone and other third-generation medicines Used with a macrolide to cover atypical pathogens (, species of Chlamydophila, species) Cefotaxime Ceftriaxone Acute suspected to be due to Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, or Neisseria meningitidis Used with ampicillin to cover and with vancomycin to cover S. pneumoniae with less penicillin sensitivity (depending on minimum inhibitory concentration results*) Cefpodoxime (oral) Decomplicated by or It is not used if it is suspected that Staphylococcus aureus resistant to methicillin Ceftazidime Empirical therapy for postneuroquirurgical meningitis to cover Used with vancomycina to cover the resistant methicilline S. aureus Ceftazidime plus avibactam Final therapy for ESBL-, AmpC- or KPC-producing Enterobacteriaceae - Ceftriaxone caused by HACEK organisms - Endocarditis due to penicillin-sensitive streptococci - neurological complications (except Bell's isolated paralysis), carditis or arthritis - No complications, or both Individual IM doses plus one oral dose of azitromycin ♪ Ceftriaxone and cefotaxim resistant pneumoccal strains have been reported, and guidelines suggest that if cephalosin fluid strains have minimal inhibition concentrations of ≥ 1.0 mcg/mL, they should be considered unsustainable to third-generation cephalosporins. ESBL = beta-lactamase of extended spectrum; HACEK = Hemophilic species, Aggregatibacter (formerly Actinobacillus) actinomycetemcomitans, Cardiobacterium hominis, Eikenella corrodens, and Kingella kingae; KPC = Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemase. Drugs Indications Polymonic infections that involve and cocci grampositiva (e.g., intraabdominal, , ) When necessary, used with other medications to cover or ceftriaxone and some other drugs of third generationUsed with a macrolide to cover atypical pathogens (e.g., chlormydophila species) Ceftriaxone and cefotaxim resistant pneumatic strains have been reported, and the guidelines suggest that if cephalosal fluid strains have minimal inhibition concentrations of ≥ 1.0 mcg/mL, they should be considered unsustainable to third-generation cephalosporins. Endurance against the death of the death of the death of the death of the child. Fifth-generation cephalosporins are not active against Pseudomonas species. Contraindications Cephalosporins are contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity greater than other cephalosporins. Cross reactivity with penicillins and other types of beta-lactams including other cephalosporins is less common than previously thought, especially among patients who have had mild (non-anaphylactic) reactions to penicillin. In addition, cross sensitivity between beta-lactams can often be predicted on the basis of specific chemical and structural characteristics. However, patients who have an antibiotic allergy are more likely to react to another antibiotic, so cephalosporins should be cautiously given to patients who have had a significant allergic reaction to other beta-lactams (, , ).Ceftriaxone is contraindicated in the following Neopathy:Ceftriaxone Ceftriaxone IV should not be administered with IV solutions. Fatal reactions have been reported with ceftriaxone-calcium precipitation in the lungs and kidneys of the neonates. In some cases different infusion lines were used, and ceftriaxone and calcium solutions were given at different times. To date, no intravascular or lung precipitates have been reported in patients who are not neonates treated with ceftriaxone and IV solutions containing calcium. However, because the interaction between the solutions that contain ceftriaxone and IV of calcium is theoretically possible in patients who are not neonate, the solutions that contain ceftriaxone and calcium should not be mixed or given within 48 hours (based on 5 medium lifetimes of ceftriaxone) — even through different lines of infusion at different sites — to any patient regardless of age. Data on the potential interaction between ceftriaxone and products containing oral calcium or on the interaction between ceftriaxone and products containing calcium (IV or oral). Ceftriaxone should not be given to hyperbilirubinemic neonates and preterm because, in vitro, ceftriaxone can scroll the bilirubin of the serum albumin, potentially shooting .Contraindications references1. : Cephalosporins: A side chain approach and cross reactivity β-lactam. Pharmacy (Basel) 7(3):103, 2019. doi: 10.3390/pharmacy7030103.2. : Impact of a cross-reactivity graph based on the antibiotic chain combined with improved allergy assessment processes for surgical prophylaxis antimicrobials in patients with beta-lactam allergies. Clin Infect Dis pii:ciaa232, 2020. doi: 10.1093/cid/ciaa232.3. : Use of cephalosporin in treatment of patients with penicillin allergy. J Am Pharm Assoc (2003) 48(4):530-540, 2008. doi: 10.1331/JAPhA.2008.07006. Use during pregnancy and breastfeeding Cephalosporins are widely considered safe for use during pregnancy. No study has shown risk to human fetuses, but no rigorous prospective studies have been conducted. Cephalosporins can introduce breast milk and alter the baby's intestinal flora. Therefore, use during breastfeeding is often discouraged. Adverse effects Significant adverse effects of cephalosporins include (more common) (pseudomembranous colitis) Positive Coombs test (although hemolytic anemia is very rare) Hypersensitivity reactions are the most common systemic adverse effects; eruption is common, but the hive mediated by IgE and anaphylaxia are rare. Cross sensitivity between cephalosporins and penicillins is rare; cephalosporins can be given cautiously to patients with a history of hypersensitivity delayed to penicillin if necessary. However, cephalosporins should not be used in patients who have had an anaphylactic reaction to penicillin. Pain at the IM injection site and thrombophlebitis after use IV may occur. Cefotetano may have a similar effect to desulfiram when ethanol is ingested, causing nausea and vomiting. Cefotetano can also raise international standardized protrombino/proportion (PT/INR) and partial thromboplastine (PTT), a reversible effect with vitamin K.Drugs Mentioned In this article Name of drug Select trade Ceftobiprole No American brand name azithromycin ZITHROMAX Ceftriaxone ROCEPHIN Ceftazidime FORTAZ, TAZICEF Cefuroxime CEFTIN, ZINACEF Ceftibuten CEDAX Cefditoren SPECTRACEF disulfiram ANTABUSE Cefotaxime CLAFORAN vancomycin VANCOCIN Cephalexin KEFLEX Cefazolin ANCEF, KEFZOL Cefoxitine MEFOXIN Cefixime SUPRAX Cefepime MAXIPIME Was this page helpful? Also of interest SOCIAL MEDIA Merck and Merck ManualsMerck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, NJ, USA He is a world health leader who works to help the world be well. Since the development of new therapies that treat and prevent diseases to help people in need, we are committed to improving health and well-being around the world. The Merck Manual was first published in 1899 as a community service. 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Cephalosporin Cephalosporin Basic structure of cephalosporins Class identifiers UseBacterial infection Clinical data External links Zephalosporins (sg.) are a kind of origin derived from , which was previously known as "Cephalosporium". cephalosporins Together with , they constitute a subgroup of antibiotics β-lactam called . The cephalosporins were discovered in 1945, and the first was sold in 1964. ContentDiscovery[] The aerobic mould that yielded was found in the sea near a wastewaterfall in Su Siccu, by port in, by the pharmacologist in July 1945. Medical uses[] Epiphalosporins are indicated for the treatment and treatment of infections caused by susceptible to this particular form of antibiotic. First-generation cephalosporins are predominantly active against bacteria, such as and . Therefore, they are mainly used for skin infections and soft tissue and for the prevention of surgical infections with hospital needs. Successful generations of cephalosporins have increased activity against bacteria, although often with reduced activity against pompous organisms. The antibiotic can be used for patients who are allergic to penicillin due to the different structure. The medicine is able to be excreted in the urine. Side effects[]Common (ADRs) (≥ 1% of patients) associated with cephalosporin therapy include: diarrhea, nausea, rash, electrolyte alterations, and pain and inflammation at the injection site. Frequent ADRs (0.1–1% of patients) include vomiting, headache, dizziness, oral and vaginal, , , , , , , , , , and . The commonly cited figure of 10% of patients with allergic hypersensitivity to and/or also with cross-reactivity with cephalosporins originated from a 1975 study looking at the original cephalosporins, and the subsequent "security first" policy meant that this was widely cited and assumed to apply to all members of the group. Therefore, it was commonly stated that they are contraindicated in patients with a history of severe and immediate allergic reactions (, , , etc.) to penicillins, , or cephalosporins. This, however, should be seen in the light of recent epidemiological work that suggests, for many second-generation (or later) cephalosporins, the rate of cross-reactivity with penicillin is much lower, without having a significantly greater risk of reactivity over the first generation based on the studies examined. The blanket warnings issued earlier of 10% cross-reactivity, but since the September 2008 edition suggests, in the absence of appropriate alternatives, orals or cefuroxime and cefotaxime injection, , and ceftriaxone can be used with caution, but the use of cefachlor, cefadrocil, cefalexine and cefradine should be avoided. In general, the research shows that all beta lactam have the intrinsic danger of very serious dangerous reactions in susceptible patients. Only the frequency of these reactions varies, based on the structure. Recent documents have shown that an important feature in determining the frequency of immune reactions is the similarity of the lateral chains (e.g., first-generation headaches are similar to penicillins), and this is why β-lactams are associated with different frequencies of severe reactions (e.g. anaphylaxis). [] Several cephalosporins are associated with and a reaction similar to ethanol. These include (), , , , , , , and . It is believed that this is due to the lateral chain of these cephalosporins, which blocks the enzyme (such as causing hypotrombinemia) and ( causing alcohol intolerance). Thus, alcohol consumption after taking oral or intravenous Cephalosporin is contraindicated, and in severe cases it can lead to death. [] Mechanism of action[] Cephalosporins are and have the same mode of action as other β-lactam antibiotics (such as penicillins), but are less susceptible to . Cephalosporins interrupt the synthesis of the layer by forming the bacterial. The peptidoglycan layer is important for the structural integrity of the cell wall. The final step of transpeptidation in the synthesis of peptidoglycan is facilitated by (PBPs). The PBPs join the D-Ala-D-Ala at the end of the wallpeptides (Petidoglycan precursors) to cross the peptidoglycan. Beta-lactam antibiotics mimic the D-Ala-D-Ala site, which irreversibly inhibits the peptidoglycan PBP crossing. Resistance[] Resistance to cephalosporin antibiotics may involve a reduced affinity of existing PBP components or the acquisition of a supplemental PBP of β-lactam. Currently, some , , , and strains are resistant to cephalosporins. Some , , , , and strains have also developed resistance to cephalosporins in different degrees. Classification[] The nucleus of cephalosporin can be modified to obtain different properties. Zephalosporins are sometimes grouped into "generations" for their properties. The first cephalosporins were designated first-generation cephalosporins, while later the most widespread cephalosporins were classified as second-generation cephalosporins. Each new generation has significantly higher antimicrobial properties than the previous generation, in most cases with less activity against pomic organisms. However, fourth-generation cephalosporins have true broad spectrum activity. The classification of cephalosporins in "generations" is commonly practiced, although the exact categorization is often inaccurate. For example, the fourth generation of cephalosporins is not recognized as such in Japan.[] In Japan, cephachlorine is classified as first-generation cephalosporin, although in the United States it is a second generation; and cefbuperazone, cefminox and cefotetano are classified as second-generation cephalosporins. Cefmetazole and cefoxitin are classified as third-generation cephemas. Flomoxef and latamoxef are in a new class called. Most first-generation cephalosporins were originally spelled "cef-" in English-speaking countries. This remains the preferred spelling in the United States, Australia and New Zealand, while European countries (including the United Kingdom) have adopted the , which are always written "cef-". The first-generation cephalosporins and all the cephalosporins of later generations are written "cef-", even in the United States. Some claim that cephalosporins can be divided into five or even six generations, although the usefulness of this organization system is of limited clinical relevance. The fourth-generation cephalosporins since March 2007, were considered "a class of highly potent antibiotics that are among the last defenses of medicine against several serious human infections" according to . The mnemonic "LAME" is used to observe organisms against which cephalosporins have no activity:[] However, fifth-generation cephalosporins are effective against the MRSA. [] Generation Members Description 1 Positive: Activity contra la producción de penicilinasa, la methicillina-sosceptible y (although not the medications of choice for such infections). There is no activity against staphylococci resistant to methicilline or .[] Gram-negative: Activity against , some , and ("PEcK"), but do not have activity against , , , , , , indole-positive , or .[] 2 Anti-Aerobic activity: The following cephemas are also sometimes grouped with second-generation cephalosporins: Positive: Less than the first generation. [] Gram-negative: Larger than the first generation: HEN, and some + PEcK described above. [] 3 Antipseudomonal activity: These cephemas are also sometimes grouped with third-generation cephalosporins: Positive: Some members of this group (in particular those available in oral formulation, and those with antiseudomonal activity) have decreased activity against grampositive organisms. The activity against stafilococci and streptococci is less with the third generation compounds than with the first and second generation compounds. Gram-negative: Third-generation cephalosporins have a broad spectrum of activity and increased activity against gram-negative organisms. They may be particularly useful in treatment, although the increase in protracted-spectrum beta-lactamasas levels are reducing the clinical usefulness of this kind of antibiotics. They are also able to penetrate , making them useful against meningitis caused by pneumococci, meningococci, H. influenzae, and E. coli susceptible, Klebsiella, and penicillin resistant N. gonorrhoeae. Since August 2012, third-generation cephalosporin, ceftriaxone, is the only recommended treatment for gonorrhea in the United States (in addition to azithromycin or doxycycline for the treatment of concurrent clomydia). Cefiximo is no longer recommended as first-line treatment due to evidence of decreased susceptibility. 4 These cephemas are also sometimes grouped with fourth-generation cephalosporins: Note:Codem is not approved for human use. It's for veterinary medicine. Positive: They are extended spectrum agents with similar activity against grampositive organisms such as first-generation cephalosporins. [] Gram-negative: The fourth-generation cephalosporins are that they can penetrate the Gram-negative bacteria. They also have greater resistance to β-lactamasas than third-generation cephalosporins. Many can cross and are effective in . They are also used against .[] Cefiderocol has been called fourth-generation cephalosporin for only one source since November 2019. 5 it has been described as a cephalosporin of "fifth generation", although the acceptance of this terminology is not universal. Ceftobiprole has antiactivity and appears to be less susceptible to the development of resistance. It has also been described as cephalosporin "fifth generation", but does not have the activity against Pseudomonas aeruginosa or enterococci resistant to vancomycin that ceftobiprole has. Ceftaroline has activity against MRSA. is an option for treating complicated intraabdominal infections and complicated urinary tract infections. It is combined with the inhibitor, as multi-drug-resistant bacterial infections will usually show resistance to all unless this enzyme is inhibited. Others: These cephemes have progressed far enough to be appointed, but have not been assigned to a given generation: is a chronogenic cephalosporin substrate and is used for β-lactamass detection. [] Positive: Gram-negative: Activity contra , algunos , y ("PEcK"), pero no tienen actividad contra , , , , , , indole-positive , o .[] Gram-negative: Anti-Aerobic Activity: The following cephemas are also sometimes grouped with second-generation cephalosporins: Positive: Gram-negative: Larger than the first generation: HEN, and some + the PEcK described above. [] Gram-negative: Antipseudomonal Activity: These cephemas are also sometimes grouped with third-generation cephalosporins: Positive: The activity against stafilococci and streptococci is less with the third generation compounds than with the first and second generation compounds. Gram-negative: Third-generation cephalosporins have a broad spectrum of activity and increased activity against gram-negative organisms. They may be particularly useful in treatment, although the increase in protracted-spectrum beta-lactamasas levels are reducing the clinical usefulness of this kind of antibiotics. They are also able to penetrate , making them useful against meningitis caused by pneumococci, meningococci, H. influenzae, and E. coli susceptible, Klebsiella, and penicillin resistant N. gonorrhoeae. Since August 2012, third-generation cephalosporin, ceftriaxone, is the only recommended treatment for gonorrhea in the United States (in addition to azithromycin or doxycycline for the treatment of concurrent clomydia). Cefiximo is no longer recommended as first-line treatment due to evidence of decreased susceptibility. Gram-negative: These cephemas are also sometimes grouped with fourth-generation cephalosporins: Note:Codem is not approved for human use. It's for veterinary medicine. Positive: Gram-negative: The fourth generation cephalosporins are that they can penetrate the Gram-negative bacteria. They also have greater resistance to β-lactamasas than third-generation cephalosporins. Many can cross and are effective in . They are also used against .[] Gram-negative: Cefiderocol has been called fourth-generation cephalosporin for only one source since November 2019. History ]The compounds of ephalosporin were first isolated from cultures of a sewer in 1948 by Italian scientists. He realized that these cultures produced substances that were effective against, the cause of , that had β-lactamasa. and in the isolated. The nucleus of cephalosporin (7-ACA), was derived from cephalosporin C and turned out to be analogous to the penicillin nucleus (6-APA), but was not strong enough for clinical use. The modification of the 7-ACA side chains led to the development of useful antibiotic agents, and the first agent (cefalothin), was launched in 1964. 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