Cephalosporin

Cephalosporins are a family of antibiotics. They have a broad spectrum, and can be used to treat diseases such as septicaemia, pneumonia, meningitis, peritonitis and inflammations of the urinary tract and biliary tract.

Cephalosporins are classified into "generations":

• First generation: Cefradine.
• Second generation: Cefuroxime.
• Third generation: Cefotaxime, Ceftazidime, Ceftriaxone.