Chemical formula: C₁₅H₁₄N₄O₆S₂ Molecular mass: 410.425 g/mol PubChem compound: 5282242
Ceftibuten is a semisynthetic, beta-lactamase-stable, third-generation cephalosporin with antibacterial activity. Ceftibuten binds to and inactivates penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) located on the inner membrane of the bacterial cell wall. This results in the weakening of the bacterial cell wall and causes cell lysis.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| J01DD14 | Ceftibuten | J Antiinfectives for systemic use → J01 Antibacterials for systemic use → J01D Other beta-lactam antibacterials → J01DD Third-generation cephalosporins |
Ceftibuten is an active ingredient of these brands:
Ecuador (EC)Mexico (MX)
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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