Synonyms: cephaloridine | ceporin
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Cefaloridine (also known as cephaloridine) is a semisynthetic, first generation cephalosporin belonging to the β-lactam class of antibacterial compounds. It is a derivative of cephalosporin C and demonstrates broad-spectrum antibacterial activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria [1].
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References |
1. Muggleton PW, O'Callaghan CH, Stevens WK. (1964)
Laboratory Evaluation of a New Antibiotic—Cephaloridine (Ceporin). Br Med J, 2 (5419): 1234-7. [PMID:14204538] |