Loracarbef
Loracarbef
Loracarbef (pronounced: loh-rah-kahr-bef) is a synthetic antibiotic in the carbacephem class for the treatment of bacterial infections. It is a beta-lactam antibiotic and a member of the cephalosporin class, although it is often distinguished from other cephalosporins as a carbacephem.
Etymology
The term "Loracarbef" is derived from its chemical structure. The "Lora-" prefix is an arbitrary designation, while "-carbef" indicates that it is a carbacephem, a type of beta-lactam antibiotic similar to the cephalosporins.
Usage
Loracarbef is used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria such as bronchitis; pneumonia; and ear, lung, skin, throat, and urinary tract infections. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
Related Terms
- Beta-lactam antibiotic: A class of broad-spectrum antibiotics, consisting of all antibiotic agents that contain a beta-lactam ring in their molecular structures. This includes penicillin derivatives, cephalosporins, monobactams, and carbapenems.
- Carbacephem: A class of cephalosporin-like antibiotics, distinguished by a modified sulfur atom in the beta-lactam ring structure.
- Cephalosporin: A class of antibiotics derived from the mold Acremonium, which was previously known as "Cephalosporium".
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Loracarbef
- Wikipedia's article - Loracarbef
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