Synonyms: Ceftin® | CXM | Kefurox® | Zinacef®
cefuroxime is an approved drug (FDA (1983))
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Cefuroxime is a semisynthetic, second-generation cephalosporin antibacterial. It has broad-spectrum activity and is β-lactamase-resistant. Oral formulations contain the prodrug cefuroxime axetil.
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Classification ![]() |
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Compound class | Synthetic organic |
Approved drug? | Yes (FDA (1983)) |
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IUPAC Name ![]() |
(6R,7R)-3-(carbamoyloxymethyl)-7-[[(2Z)-2-(furan-2-yl)-2-methoxyiminoacetyl]amino]-8-oxo-5-thia-1-azabicyclo[4.2.0]oct-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid |
International Nonproprietary Names ![]() |
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INN number | INN |
3902 | cefuroxime |
Synonyms ![]() |
Ceftin® | CXM | Kefurox® | Zinacef® |
Database Links ![]() |
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Specialist databases | |
Antibiotic DB
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Cefuroxime |
Reactome Drug
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R-ALL-9695388 |
Reactome Reaction
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R-HSA-9695415 |
Other databases | |
BindingDB Ligand | 50422689 |
CAS Registry No. | 55268-75-2 (source: WHO INN record) |
ChEMBL Ligand | CHEMBL1436 |
DrugBank Ligand | DB01112 |
DrugCentral Ligand | 565 |
GtoPdb PubChem SID | 405560341 |
PubChem CID | 5479529 |
RCSB PDB Ligand | KOV |
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