Name: | Cephradine |
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PubChem Compound ID: | 10670927 |
Description: | A semi-synthetic cephalosporin antibiotic. |
Molecular formula: | C24H45NO6 |
Molecular weight: | 443.617 g/mol |
Name: | Cephradine |
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Name (isomeric): | DB01333 |
Drug Type: | small molecule |
Description: | A semi-synthetic cephalosporin antibiotic. |
Synonyms: |
Cephradine
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Category: | Cephalosporins, Anti-Bacterial Agents |
CAS number: | 38821-53-3 |
Mechanism of Action: |
Cefradine is a first generation cephalosporin antibiotic with a spectrum of activity similar to Cefalexin. Cefradine, like the penicillins, is a beta-lactam antibiotic. By binding to specific penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) located inside the bacterial cell wall, it inhibits the third and last stage of bacterial cell wall synthesis. Cell lysis i...
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Route of elimination: | Over 90 percent of the drug is excreted unchanged in the urine within six hours. |
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