Synonyms: Flomox® (cefcapene pivoxil) | S-1006
cefcapene is an approved drug (Japan)
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Cefcapene is a third generation cephalosporin, belonging to the β-lactam class of antibacterial compounds. The compound was developed by Shionogi Research Laboratories (Osaka, Japan) and has broad-spectrum activity against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria [1]. It is formulated as an ester-type prodrug (cefcapene pivoxil, PubChem CID 5282438) to provide acceptable bioavailability for oral use.
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References |
1. Neu HC, Gu JW, Fang W, Chin NX. (1992)
In vitro activity and susceptibility to hydrolysis of S-1006. Antimicrob Agents Chemother, 36 (6): 1336-41. [PMID:1416835] |