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Inorganic Chemicals > Sulfur Compounds > beta-Lactams > Cephalosporins > Cefepime
Organic Chemicals > Sulfur Compounds > beta-Lactams > Cephalosporins > Cefepime
... > Heterocyclic Compounds > Heterocyclic Compounds, Fused-Ring > Heterocyclic Compounds, 2-Ring > beta-Lactams > Cephalosporins > Cefepime
... > Organic Chemicals > Amides > Lactams > beta-Lactams > Cephalosporins > Cefepime
... > Heterocyclic Compounds > Heterocyclic Compounds, 1-Ring > Lactams > beta-Lactams > Cephalosporins > Cefepime
Inorganic Chemicals > Sulfur Compounds > Thiazines > Cephalosporins > Cefepime
Organic Chemicals > Sulfur Compounds > Thiazines > Cephalosporins > Cefepime
Heterocyclic Compounds > Heterocyclic Compounds, 1-Ring > Thiazines > Cephalosporins > Cefepime

Preferred term

Cefepime  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • Cefepim

Scope note

  • A fourth-generation cephalosporin antibacterial agent that is used in the treatment of infections, including those of the abdomen, urinary tract, respiratory tract, and skin. It is effective against PSEUDOMONAS AERUGINOSA and may also be used in the empiric treatment of FEBRILE NEUTROPENIA.

History note

  • 2019 (1985)

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D000077723

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