What does 'third generation' mean?

Generations describe the range of bacteria a cephalosporin covers and how it is used, not how new or how strong it is. A later generation is not automatically the better choice.

Why is clavulanic acid added?

Clavulanic acid blocks an enzyme some bacteria use to break down the antibiotic. It is not an antibiotic itself.

Can a cephalosporin be taken with food?

It depends on the molecule. Follow the pack, because absorption differs: cefuroxime, for example, is usually taken after food.

Cephalosporin Antibiotics - Molecules, Uses & Brands

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Cefixime

Third-generation cephalosporin Dry, Tablet, Oral

Commonly used for

Typhoid
Chest infection
Urine infection
Ear infection

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Cefpodoxime

Third-generation cephalosporin Dry, Tablet, Oral

Commonly used for

Chest infection
Urine infection
Skin infection

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Cefuroxime

Second-generation cephalosporin Tablet, Powder

Commonly used for

Chest infection
Throat infection
Sinusitis

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Cefalexin

First-generation cephalosporin Suspension, Oral, Capsule

Commonly used for

Skin infection
Throat infection
Urine infection

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Ceftriaxone

Third-generation cephalosporin Powder

Commonly used for

Typhoid
Chest infection
Urine infection
Ear infection

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Cefotaxime

Third-generation cephalosporin Powder, Injection

Commonly used for

Serious bacterial infection
Meningitis
Chest infection

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Ceftazidime

Third-generation cephalosporin Powder, Injection

Commonly used for

Serious hospital infection
Pseudomonas infection
Chest infection

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Cefadroxil

First-generation cephalosporin Tablet, Dry, Suspension

Commonly used for

Skin infection
Throat infection
Urine infection

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Cefepime

Fourth-generation cephalosporin Injection, Powder, Tablet

Commonly used for

Hospital infection
Severe infection

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Cefoperazone

Third-generation cephalosporin Powder, Injection, Solution

Commonly used for

Serious bacterial infection
Chest infection
Abdominal infection

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Cefazolin

First-generation cephalosporin Injection, Powder

Commonly used for

Skin infection
Throat infection
Urine infection

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Cefaclor

Second-generation cephalosporin Suspension, Oral, Dry

Commonly used for

Chest infection
Throat infection
Sinusitis

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Cefdinir

Third-generation cephalosporin Capsule, Tablet, Dry

Commonly used for

Chest infection
Ear infection
Sinusitis

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Cefprozil

Second-generation cephalosporin Tablet, Dry, Oral

Commonly used for

Chest infection
Throat infection
Sinusitis

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Ceftizoxime

Cephalosporin Injection, Powder

Commonly used for

Serious bacterial infection
Chest infection
Urine infection

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Cefditoren

Third-generation cephalosporin Tablet, Dry

Commonly used for

Chest infection
Throat infection
Skin infection

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Ceftibuten

Third-generation cephalosporin Syrup

Commonly used for

Urine infection
Ear infection
Chest infection

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Cefetamet

Cephalosporin Tablet

Commonly used for

Throat infection
Chest infection
Urine infection

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Cefradine

Cephalosporin Tablet

Commonly used for

Skin infection
Throat infection
Urine infection

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Cephalexin

First-generation cephalosporin Capsule

Commonly used for

Skin infection
Throat infection
Urine infection

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Cephalosporin Antibiotics

Cefixime

Cefpodoxime

Cefuroxime

Cefalexin

Ceftriaxone

Cefotaxime

Ceftazidime

Cefadroxil

Cefepime

Cefoperazone

Cefazolin

Cefaclor

Cefdinir

Cefprozil

Ceftizoxime

Cefditoren

Ceftibuten

Cefetamet

Cefradine

Cephalexin

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