Cefalotin

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cefalotin
IUPAC name: see chemistry section
Synonyms: cefalothin
Formula: C16H16N2O6S2
 Uses: antibiotic drug
 Properties: beta-lactam
 Hazards: see drug interactions
Mass (g/mol): CAS #:
396.4380 153-61-7


Cefalotin, also called sefalothin, is a semisynthetic first generation cephalosporin antibiotic compound that is structurally similar to other cephalosporins including cefaclor, cefadroxil and cefazolin. It is administered parenterally to prevent infections during surgery or for treating a broad spectrum of infections of the blood, bone or joints, respiratory tract, skin, and urinary tract.

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