Definition: A semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic which can be administered intravenously or by suppository. The drug is highly resistant to a broad spectrum of beta-lactamases and is active against a wide range of both aerobic and anaerobic gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. It has few side effects and is reported to be safe and effective in aged patients and in patients with hematologic disorders.
Other names Ceftizoxime Sodium; Sodium, Ceftizoxime; Salt, Ceftizoxime Monosodium; SKF88373; SKF 88373; SK&F 883732; SK&F 88373 2; Monosodium Salt, Ceftizoxime; FR13749; FR 13749; FK 749; Yamanouchi Brand of Ceftizoxime Sodium; SKF-88373; SK&F 88373-2; GlaxoSmithKline Brand of Cetizoxime Sodium; Fujiwasa Brand of Cetizoxime Sodium; FR-13749; FK749; Ceftizoxime Monosodium Salt; Cefizox