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A3737

Sigma-Aldrich

Cefepime hydrochloride

Synonym(s):

Cefepime dihydrochloride monohydrate

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Linear Formula:
C19H25N6O5S2Cl · HCl · H2O
CAS Number:
123171-59-5
Molecular Weight:
571.50
UNSPSC Code:
51282610
NACRES:
NA.85

form

powder

Quality Level

200

color

white to faint yellow

antibiotic activity spectrum

Gram-negative bacteria
Gram-positive bacteria

Mode of action

cell wall synthesis | interferes

storage temp.

−20°C

InChI

1S/C19H24N6O5S2.2ClH.H2O/c1-25(5-3-4-6-25)7-10-8-31-17-13(16(27)24(17)14(10)18(28)29)22-15(26)12(23-30-2)11-9-32-19(20)21-11;;;/h9,13,17H,3-8H2,1-2H3,(H3-,20,21,22,26,28,29);2*1H;1H2/b23-12-;;;/t13-,17-;;;/m1.../s1

InChI key

LRAJHPGSGBRUJN-OMIVUECESA-N

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General description

Cefepime is a semi-synthetic fourth-generation cephalosporin. It is resistant to hydrolysis by common plasmid and/or chromosomally-mediated β-lactamases.

Application

Cefepime was used in antimicrobial susceptibility testing for Acinetobacter baumannii and extended-spectrum-β-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli isolated from various samples.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cefepime is a broad-spectrum cephalosporin with activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It binds to penicillin-binding proteins and disrupts the cell wall synthesis.

Other Notes

Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep in a dry place.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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Kuei-Hsiang Hung et al.
Journal of clinical microbiology, 50(3), 721-726 (2011-12-23)
Heteroresistance to antimicrobial agents may affect susceptibility test results and therapeutic success. In this study, we investigated heteroresistance to cephalosporins and penicillins in Acinetobacter baumannii, a major pathogen causing nosocomial infections. Two A. baumannii isolates exhibited heteroresistance to ampicillin-sulbactam, ticarcillin-clavulanic
M P Okamoto et al.
American journal of hospital pharmacy, 51(4), 463-477 (1994-02-15)
The chemistry, pharmacology, antimicrobial spectrum, pharmacokinetics, clinical efficacy, adverse effects, and dosage of cefepime are reviewed. Fourth-generation cephalosporins, such as cefepime, have a quaternary nitrogen that is positively charged at the 3-position, providing the properties of a zwitterion. A 2-aminothiazolyl-acetamido
L B Barradell et al.
Drugs, 47(3), 471-505 (1994-03-01)
Cefepime is a 'fourth' generation cephalosporin that has a broader spectrum of antibacterial activity than the third generation cephalosporins and is more active in vitro against Gram-positive aerobic bacteria. The fact that cefepime is stable to hydrolysis by many of
Nathaniel J Rhodes et al.
Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy, 58(7), 3757-3761 (2014-04-23)
While a lack of concordance is known between gold standard MIC determinations and Vitek 2, the magnitude of the discrepancy and its impact on treatment decisions for extended-spectrum-β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Escherichia coli are not. Clinical isolates of ESBL-producing E. coli were
Fu Peng et al.
Chinese medical journal, 127(23), 4001-4005 (2014-11-29)
Our pervious antibacterial studies on several traditional Chinese medicines have found that Patchouli oil from Pogostemon cablin had significant antibacterial activity against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), which has spread worldwide and infected innumerable people. In order to find the more
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