Synonyms: cephamandole
cefamandole is an approved drug (FDA (1978))
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Cefamandole is a semisynthetic, second generation cephalosporin belonging to the β-lactam class of antibacterial compounds [1]. It has broad-spectrum activity and is β-lactamase-resistant. It is administered parenterally as the prodrug cefamandole nafate.
Because of its inhibitory activity towards human aldehyde dehydrogenase, cefamandole produces an effect to ethanol similar to that produced by disulfiram (Antabuse®). |
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References |
1. Wick WE, Preston DA. (1972)
Biological properties of three 3-heterocyclic-thiomethyl cephalosporin antibiotics. Antimicrob Agents Chemother, 1 (3): 221-34. [PMID:5045468] |