Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API)

Cefixime

Third-generation cephalosporin (oral)

Cefixime is used as Third-generation cephalosporin (oral). It is an antimicrobial agent prescribed for susceptible bacterial infections; stewardship and susceptibility testing support appropriate use.

Technical Profile
Reference Code
ANC-012
CAS Number
79350-37-1
Molecular Weight
453.50 g/mol
Chemical Class
N/A
Molecular Formula
C16H15N5O7S2
Therapeutic Class
N/A
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