Chemical formula: C₁₆H₁₉N₃O₄S Molecular mass: 349.405 g/mol PubChem compound: 38103
Cefradine is a broad-spectrum, bactericidal first generation cephalosporin antibiotic active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It is also highly active against most strains of penicillinase producing Staphylococci. The anti-bacterial action of cefradine is through inhibition of bacterial cell wall synthesis.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| J01DB09 | Cefradine | J Antiinfectives for systemic use → J01 Antibacterials for systemic use → J01D Other beta-lactam antibacterials → J01DB First-generation cephalosporins |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CEFRADINE Capsule, hard | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC |
Cefradine is an active ingredient of these brands:
Hong Kong (HK)Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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