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Cefobid (CEFOPERAZONE)

FDA-approved approved Small molecule Quality 26/100

Cefobid, also known as Cefoperazone, is a cephalosporin antibacterial drug. It was originally developed and is currently owned by a pharmaceutical company. Cefobid is a small molecule that targets a wide range of bacterial infections, including those caused by Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It was FDA-approved in 1982 and is now available as a generic medication. Cefobid has a short half-life of 1.8 hours and limited bioavailability of 10%.

At a glance

Generic nameCEFOPERAZONE
Drug classCephalosporin Antibacterial
TargetBacterial penicillin-binding protein, Penicillin-binding protein 1A
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaInfectious Disease
PhaseFDA-approved
First approval1982

Approved indications

No approved indications tracked.

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

Key clinical trials

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FDA labelMechanism, indications, dosing, boxed warnings, drug interactions
ClinicalTrials.govTrial enrolment, design, endpoints, results