cephalosporin
noun
ceph·a·lo·spo·rin
ˌse-fə-lə-ˈspȯr-ən 
: any of several antibiotics produced by an imperfect fungus (genus Acremonium synonym Cephalosporium)
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This interaction is most noticeable with a group of antibiotics called cephalosporins, which include Keflex (cephalexin) and Omnicef (cefdinir).
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Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 8 Dec. 2024
In general, penicillins and cephalosporins are considered safe during pregnancy.
—Erika Prouty, Verywell Health, 4 Oct. 2024
Examples of interacting antibiotics include quinolones (such as ciprofloxacin), tetracyclines, and cephalosporins (like Keflex).
—Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 22 Sep. 2024
The cephalosporin ceftriaxone is the last drug standing in the US to treat gonorrhea infections.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 28 Mar. 2024
In 2010, the CDC updated the treatment again, recommending that doctors combine cephalosporins with one of two other types of antibiotics—azithromycin or doxycycline—to try to thwart the development of resistance.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 28 Mar. 2024
Resistance rising By 2007, the agency switched to cephalosporins, including cefixime.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 28 Mar. 2024
When taken with cephalosporin antibiotics, the body’s ability to absorb vitamin K is reduced.
—Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 16 Feb. 2024
The researchers examined which children had been given prescriptions for penicillin, penicillin with B-lactamase inhibitor, cephalosporin, sulfonamide or macrolide within the first six months of life.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN, 20 Dec. 2019
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Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 8 Dec. 2024
In general, penicillins and cephalosporins are considered safe during pregnancy.
—Erika Prouty, Verywell Health, 4 Oct. 2024
Examples of interacting antibiotics include quinolones (such as ciprofloxacin), tetracyclines, and cephalosporins (like Keflex).
—Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 22 Sep. 2024
The cephalosporin ceftriaxone is the last drug standing in the US to treat gonorrhea infections.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 28 Mar. 2024
In 2010, the CDC updated the treatment again, recommending that doctors combine cephalosporins with one of two other types of antibiotics—azithromycin or doxycycline—to try to thwart the development of resistance.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 28 Mar. 2024
Resistance rising By 2007, the agency switched to cephalosporins, including cefixime.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 28 Mar. 2024
When taken with cephalosporin antibiotics, the body’s ability to absorb vitamin K is reduced.
—Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 16 Feb. 2024
The researchers examined which children had been given prescriptions for penicillin, penicillin with B-lactamase inhibitor, cephalosporin, sulfonamide or macrolide within the first six months of life.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN, 20 Dec. 2019
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cephalosporin
noun
ceph·a·lo·spo·rin
ˌsef-ə-lə-ˈspōr-ən, -ˈspȯr-
: any of several beta-lactam antibiotics produced by an imperfect fungus of the genus Acremonium or made semisynthetically
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