Second-Generation Cephalosporins: An Overview of their Role in Modern Medicine
Cardiac and General Anesthesiology
APRIL 6, 2023
Second-generation cephalosporins are a class of antibiotics that were developed in the 1970s. They are derived from the same fungus, Acremonium, as the first-generation cephalosporins. However, they have a broader spectrum of activity and are effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. Some of the most commonly used second-generation cephalosporins include cefuroxime, cefoxitin, and cefotetan.
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