Cephapirin Benzathine
This medication is a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic. However, I must note that 'Cephapirin Benzathine' with the drug class 'pin-variant' does not appear to be a standard or recognized pharmaceutical formulation. Cephapirin itself is a beta-lactam antibiotic historically used in veterinary medicine. For accurate medical information about this specific formulation, please consult a pharmacist or healthcare provider who can verify the current availability and appropriate uses.
This appears to be a non-standard or potentially unavailable formulation of a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic; consult a healthcare professional for verification.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1294563
- Generic
- Cephapirin Benzathine
- Class
- pin-variant
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Standard Cephapirin was historically used for treating bacterial infections in animals. The specific 'Cephapirin Benzathine' formulation and 'pin-variant' class are not recognized standard preparations; verification with a pharmacist is recommended.
As a cephalosporin antibiotic, it would work by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis, similar to other beta-lactam antibiotics. However, the specific mechanism for this non-standard formulation cannot be verified.
This specific formulation ('Cephapirin Benzathine' with 'pin-variant' class) does not appear in standard pharmaceutical references. Patients should confirm availability and appropriate indications with their prescribing healthcare provider or pharmacist before use.
Official drug label
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