商品名：Zinacef*, Zinnat*
A 2nd generation cephalosporin that binds to proteins involved in bacterial cell wall synthesis, thereby decreasing cell wall strength and rigidity, and affecting cell division. Resistant to some bacterial beta-lactamases. As other beta-lactam antibacterials, works in a time-dependent fashion. Cefuroxime axetil is hydrolysed in intestinal mucosa and liver to yield active drug giving oral bioavailability.
Higher activity against many Gram-negative organisms when compared to 1st generation cephalosporins. Good activity against a Z Y X W V U T S R Q P O N M L K J I H G F E D C B A BSAVA Small Animal Formulary 8th edition 67 wider spectrum of Enterobacteriaceae (not Pseudomonas). Many obligate anaerobes also susceptible. It is a time-dependent antimicrobial, so maintaining levels above the MIC are important for efficacy. Limited applications in veterinary species and limited pharmacokinetic data mak
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