Broad-Spectrum Cephalosporins

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Also known as:  Third-Generation Cephalosporins

 

Description

Broad-Spectrum Cephalosporins are a class of Cephalosporins (a group of Pharmaceutical Antibiotics).

 

Conventional Medical Usage of Broad-Spectrum Cephalosporins

Immune System

 Broad-Spectrum Cephalosporins are used to treat Lyme Disease if it has reached stage II.  If Lyme Disease has reached stage III, treatment is less successful but generally involves the use of a Broad-Spectrum Cephalosporin for approximately three weeks.

 

Types of Broad-Spectrum Cephalosporins

 Cefixime

 Cefoperazone

 Cefotaxime

 Cefotetan

 Ceftazidime

 Ceftizoxime

 Ceftriaxone

 

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