Cefazaflur
Cefazaflur
Cefazaflur (pronunciation: se-fa-za-flur) is a cephalosporin antibiotic used in the treatment of various bacterial infections.
Etymology
The term "Cefazaflur" is derived from the parent class of antibiotics it belongs to, known as "cephalosporins". The "-flur" suffix is common in many synthetic antibiotics, although the specific etymology of this suffix is not well-documented.
Usage
Cefazaflur is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as cephalosporin antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
Related Terms
- Cephalosporin: A class of antibiotics derived from the mold Acremonium, which was previously known as "Cephalosporium".
- Antibiotic: A type of antimicrobial substance active against bacteria. It is the most important type of antibacterial agent for fighting bacterial infections.
- Bacteria: A type of biological cell. They constitute a large domain of prokaryotic microorganisms.
- Infection: The invasion of an organism's body tissues by disease-causing agents, their multiplication, and the reaction of host tissues to the infectious agents and the toxins they produce.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cefazaflur
- Wikipedia's article - Cefazaflur
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