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Toxicity of cefpirome: an overview
1Hoechst Aktiengesellschaft, Frankfurt, Germany.
The Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy
|April 1, 1992
Summary
Cefpirome is a novel cephalosporin antibiotic demonstrating broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity. Toxicological studies were conducted to assess its safety profile.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacology
- Microbiology
- Toxicology
Background:
- Cefpirome is an emerging cephalosporin antibiotic.
- It exhibits a broad antimicrobial spectrum in vitro.
- It is effective against strains resistant to other cephalosporins.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize the toxicological investigations of cefpirome.
Main Methods:
- Toxicological studies were performed.
Main Results:
- Data from toxicological investigations are summarized.
Conclusions:
- Cefpirome exhibits a broad antimicrobial spectrum.
- Further toxicological data are presented.