Cephalothin Sodium
Cephalothin Sodium is a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic that works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis. It was historically used to treat various bacterial infections, particularly those caused by gram-positive organisms, though it has largely been replaced by more stable cephalosporin derivatives in clinical practice.
A first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used for bacterial infections, now largely replaced by newer agents.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 9860
- Generic
- Cephalothin Sodium
- Class
- pin-variant
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Used to treat various bacterial infections including respiratory tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, urinary tract infections, and bone/joint infections caused by susceptible organisms.
As a beta-lactam antibiotic, it inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs), leading to cell death in susceptible bacteria.
Cross-reactivity with penicillin allergies may occur. Requires appropriate culture and sensitivity testing before use. Largely historical in modern practice due to the availability of more stable, better-tolerated alternatives. Must be reconstituted before parenteral administration.
Official drug label
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