Definition of Cefmenoxime

1. Noun. A particular third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic. ¹

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Medical Definition of Cefmenoxime

1. A cephalosporin antibiotic that is administered intravenously or intramuscularly. It is active against most common gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms, is a potent inhibitor of enterobacteriaceae, and is highly resistant to hydrolysis by beta-lactamases. The drug has a high rate of efficacy in many types of infection and to date no severe side effects have been noted. Pharmacological action: cephalosporins. Chemical name: 5-Thia-1-azabicyclo(4.2.0)oct-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid, 7-(((2-amino-4-thiazolyl)(methoxyimino)acetyl)amino)-3-(((1-methyl-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)thio)methyl)-8-oxo-, (6R-(6alpha,7beta(Z)))- (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cefmenoxime

cefadroxil
cefalexin
cefalosporin
cefalosporins
cefamandole
cefamandole nafate
cefatrizine
cefazolin
cefcapene
cefdaloxime
cefdinir
cefditoren
cefepime
cefixime
cefmatilen
cefmenoxime (current term)
cefmetazole
cefonicid
cefonicid disodium
cefoperazone
cefoperazone sodium
ceforanide
cefotaximase
cefotaxime
cefotaxime sodium
cefotetan
cefotetan disodium
cefotiam
cefovecin
cefoxitin

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