First Generation Cephalosporins

CEPHALOSPORIN agents with excellent coverage against gram-positive cocci, such as STAPHYLOCOCCUS and STREPTOCOCCUS. They have some activity against the gram-negative bacteria, but in general, gram-negative activity is decreased compared to 2nd, 3rd, and 4th generation cephalosporins.

Year introduced: 2024

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Tree Number(s): D27.505.954.122.085.386.500

MeSH Unique ID: D000097904

Entry Terms:

• Cephalosporins, First Generation
• First Generation Cephalosporin
• Cephalosporin, First Generation
• Generation Cephalosporin, First

Previous Indexing:

• Cephalosporins (1981-2023)

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First Generation Cephalosporins