Second generation cephalosporins

What are Second generation cephalosporins

Cephalosporins are a group of broad spectrum, semi-synthetic beta-lactam antibiotics derived from the mould Cephalosporium. They are divided into three groups: Cephalosporin N and C are chemically related to penicillins and Cephalosporin P a steroid antibiotic resembles fusidic acid.

The mechanism of action of cephalosporins is the same as penicillins. They interfere with bacterial cell wall synthesis.

Semisynthetic broad-spectrum cephalosporins have been produced by the addition of different side chains, to the Cephalosporin C nucleus.

They are classified according to the chronological order in which they were produced.

Second generation cephalosporins followed the first generation cephalosporins.

List of Second generation cephalosporins:

Drug Name ( View by: Brand | Generic )	Reviews	Ratings
Lorabid (Pro, More...) generic name: loracarbef	1 review		9.0
Cefotan (Pro, More...) generic name: cefotetan	0 reviews		8.0
Zinacef (Pro, More...) generic name: cefuroxime	0 reviews		8.0
Ceftin (Pro, More...) generic name: cefuroxime	30 reviews		7.8
Cefzil (Pro, More...) generic name: cefprozil	11 reviews		6.3
Lorabid Pulvules (More...) generic name: loracarbef	0 reviews		0.0
Mefoxin (Pro, More...) generic name: cefoxitin	0 reviews		0.0
Raniclor (More...) generic name: cefaclor	0 reviews		0.0