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Epocelin (CEFTIZOXIME)

FDA-approved approved Small molecule Quality 40/100

Epocelin (CEFTIZOXIME) is a cephalosporin antibacterial drug, originally developed by Hoffmann-La Roche and currently owned by a generic manufacturer. It is a small molecule modality that was FDA approved in 1983 for various bacterial infections, including gonococcal infections and urinary tract infections. Epocelin is off-patent and has a generic manufacturer. Its half-life is 1.5 hours, but it has 0% bioavailability. It is used to treat a range of bacterial infections.

At a glance

Generic nameCEFTIZOXIME
Drug classCephalosporin Antibacterial
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaInfectious Disease
PhaseFDA-approved
First approval1983

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