D-Cephaloglycine

D-Cephaloglycine - General Information

A cephalorsporin antibiotic. [PubChem]

Pharmacology of D-Cephaloglycine

D-Cephaloglycine is an antibiotic related to cephalosporin but no longer in common use. It is an orally absorbed derivative of cephalosporin C.

Additional information about D-Cephaloglycine

D-Cephaloglycine Indication: For treatment of severe infections caused by susceptible bacteria.
Mechanism Of Action: The bactericidal activity of cephaloglycin results from the inhibition of cell wall synthesis via affinity for penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs).
Drug Interactions: Not Available
Food Interactions: Not Available
Generic Name: Cephaloglycin
Synonyms: Not Available
Drug Category: Anti-Bacterial Agents
Drug Type: Small Molecule; Approved

Other Brand Names containing Cephaloglycin: CEG; Cefaloglicina [INN-Spanish]; Cefaloglycin; Cefaloglycine [INN-French]; Cefaloglycinum [INN-Latin]; Cephaloglycin anhydrous; Cephaloglycine; Cephaoglycin acid; D-Cephaloglycine; Kafocin; Kefglycin;
Absorption: Well absorbed following oral administration.
Toxicity (Overdose): Adverse effects following overdosage include nausea, vomiting, epigastric distress, diarrhea, and convulsions.
Protein Binding: Not Available
Biotransformation: Not Available
Half Life: Not Available
Dosage Forms of D-Cephaloglycine: Not Available
Chemical IUPAC Name: (6R,7R)-3-(acetyloxymethyl)-7-[[(2R)-2-amino-2-phenylacetyl]amino]-8-oxo-5-thia-1-azabicyclo[4.2.0]oct-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid
Chemical Formula: C18H19N3O6S
Cephaloglycin on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cephaloglycin
Organisms Affected: Enteric bacteria and other eubacteria