cefteram pivoxil

Cefteram pivoxil is an orally active, third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic. It is a prodrug that is rapidly hydrolyzed to its active form, cefteram, following oral administration. The drug works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis through binding to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs), which prevents the cross-linking of peptidoglycan layers essential for bacterial structural integrity. It exhibits a broad spectrum of activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative pathogens, including *Streptococcus pneumoniae*, *Haemophilus influenzae*, and various members of the Enterobacteriaceae family. It is primarily indicated for respiratory, urinary, and skin infections.

Brand names

Tomiron

Other names

Cefteramum pivoxilum