Synonyms: CS-1170 | U-72791 | Zefazone®
cefmetazole is an approved drug (FDA (1989))
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Cefmetazole is a semisynthetic, second generation cephalosporin (cephamycin subgroup) belonging to the β-lactam class of antibacterial compounds.
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References |
1. Jones RN. (1989)
Cefmetazole (CS-1170), a "new" cephamycin with a decade of clinical experience. Diagn Microbiol Infect Dis, 12 (5): 367-79. [PMID:2692950] |