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Cefepime MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Cefepime
Tree Number(s)
D02.065.589.099.249.173
D02.886.665.074.173
D03.633.100.300.249.173
Unique ID
D000077723
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000077723
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.
Entry Term(s)
Axépim
BMY 28142
BMY-28142
Cefepim
Cefepime Hydrochloride
Maxipime
Quadrocef
Pharm Action
Anti-Bacterial Agents
Related Numbers
88040-23-7
I8X1O0607P
CAS Type 1 Name
Pyrrolidinium, 1-((7-(((2-amino-4-thiazolyl)(methoxyimino)acetyl)amino)-2-carboxy-8-oxo-5-thia-1-azabicyclo(4.2.0)oct-2-en-3-yl)methyl)-1-methyl-, hydroxide, inner salt, (6R-(6alpha,7beta(Z)))-
Public MeSH Note
2019; CEFEPIME was indexed under CEPHALOSPORINS 1985-2018
History Note
2019 (1985)
Date Established
2019/01/01
Date of Entry
2018/07/09
Revision Date
2018/07/03
Cefepime Preferred
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