| Literature DB >> 6284653 |
M Limbert, G Seibert, E Schrinner.
Abstract
Desacetyl-cefotaxime, the main metabolite of cefotaxime, possesses a broad antibacterial spectrum. Its activity is lower than that of cefotaxime, but significantly surpasses that of cefazolin against gram-negative bacteria. The beta-lactamase stability of desacetyl-cefotaxime is higher than that of the parent compound. This beta-lactamase stability might be responsible for the synergistic effects of cefotaxime and desacetyl-cefotaxime occasionally seen in in vitro combination studies.Entities:
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Year: 1982 PMID: 6284653 DOI: 10.1007/bf01816732
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Infection ISSN: 0300-8126 Impact factor: 3.553