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Which of the following is a first-generation cephalosporin available as both a parenteral and oral agent?
Which of these cephalosporins is only available as a parenteral agent and not as an oral agent?
Which generation of cephalosporins does Cefuroxime axetil belong to?
Cefixime belongs to which generation of cephalosporins?
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Which antibiotic is included in the fifth generation of cephalosporins?
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Study Notes
Cephalosporin Antibiotics
- Cephalosporin antibiotics are categorized into five generations based on their antimicrobial spectrum and pharmacological properties.
First Generation
- First-generation cephalosporins include parenteral agents cefadroxil and cephalexin.
- These agents are also available in oral form.
Second Generation
- Second-generation cephalosporins include parenteral agent cefaclor and cefuroxime.
- Oral agents in this generation are cefuroxime axetil, cefpodoxime, and loracarbef.
Third Generation
- Third-generation cephalosporins include parenteral agents cefotaxime and ceftriaxone.
- Oral agents in this generation are cefixime, ceftibuten, and cefprozil.
Fourth and Fifth Generations
- Fourth-generation cephalosporin is cefepime, a parenteral agent.
- Fifth-generation cephalosporin is ceftaroline, a parenteral agent.
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Test your knowledge of cephalosporin antibiotics categorized into five generations based on their antimicrobial spectrum and pharmacological properties.
