noun. A broad-spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic, C₁₆H₁₆N₅O₇S₂, given intravenously in the form of its sodium salt.

noun. A wide-spectrum antibiotic with efficacy against most bacteria.

noun. a parenteral cephalosporin (trade name Claforan) used for severe infections of the lungs or throat or ears or urinary tract

"Drugs in the earlier generations of cephalosporins include cephalexin Keflex, cephalothin, cefazolin, cefaclor, cefotaxime, and ceftriaxone."

cephalosporin  cephem  mefoxin  thiazole