Cephalosporin antibiotic, partly plasma-bound, that is effective against gram-negative and gram-positive organisms. [PubChem]
Indication
For treatment of infections caused by susceptible bacteria.
Pharmacology
Cephapirin is a first-generation cephalosporin that has a wide spectrum of activity against gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. Cephapirin is more resistant to beta-lactamases than are the penicillins and so is effective against staphylococci, with the exception of methicillin-resistant staphylococci.
Toxicity
Rats exposed via the oral route to cephapirin displayed low acute toxicity (LD50 = 14000 mg/kg). The most common adverse reactions are hypersensitivity reactions and alterations to liver function. Evidence of white blood cell disorders and anaemia were noted in some subjects.
