Cefmetazole Sodium
Cefmetazole Sodium is a semi-synthetic cephamycin antibiotic administered intravenously for the treatment of various bacterial infections. It works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis, making it effective against a range of gram-positive, gram-negative, and anaerobic organisms. This medication is typically used in hospital settings for serious infections where oral antibiotics are not appropriate.
A parenteral cephamycin antibiotic used to treat moderate to severe bacterial infections in hospital settings.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 203140
- Generic
- Cefmetazole Sodium
- Class
- pin-variant
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Treats respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, and intra-abdominal infections caused by susceptible bacteria. Particularly useful against anaerobic organisms including Bacteroides species.
As a beta-lactam antibiotic, cefmetazole inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs), ultimately leading to bacterial cell death.
Administered via intravenous injection. May cause allergic reactions in patients with penicillin or cephalosporin sensitivity. Common side effects include gastrointestinal disturbances, injection site reactions, and potential for Clostridioides difficile infection. Should be used with caution in patients with renal impairment.
Official drug label
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