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Cephazolin

HaEmek Medical Center, Israel · Phase 1 active Small molecule Under review

Cephazolin is a Small molecule drug developed by HaEmek Medical Center, Israel. It is currently in Phase 1 development for Bacterial endocarditis, Bacterial pneumonia, Bacterial septicemia. Also known as: Cefamezine.

Cephazolin is a small molecule antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections, including urinary tract infections, pneumonia, and joint infections. It is classified as a first-generation cephalosporin and is used to prevent group B streptococcal disease around the time of delivery.

Likelihood of approval
11.6% vs 9.6% industry baseline
If approved by FDA: likely 2033–2036
Steps remaining: Phase 2 → Phase 3 → NDA/BLA submission
Confidence: Medium
Why this estimate
  • Baseline phase 1 → approval rate +9.6pp
    Industry-wide phase 1 drugs reach approval ~9.6% of the time (BIO/Informa 2023 industry benchmark across all therapeutic areas).
  • Anti-infectives pathway favourability +2.0pp
    Microbiological endpoints + non-inferiority designs raise approval rates above baseline.
Predicted approval windows by jurisdiction (conditional on FDA approval)
Regulator Country Likely year Lag vs FDA
FDA US 2033–2036
EMA EU 2034–2037 +0.7 yr
MHRA GB 2034–2037 +0.7 yr
Health Canada CA 2034–2038 +0.9 yr
TGA AU 2034–2038 +1.2 yr
PMDA JP 2034–2038 +1.5 yr
NMPA CN 2035–2039 +2.3 yr
MFDS KR 2034–2038 +1.4 yr
CDSCO IN 2034–2039 +1.8 yr
ANVISA BR 2035–2039 +2.3 yr

Hover any row for the lag rationale. Lag estimates are reduced when the drug has FDA Breakthrough or EMA PRIME designation (sponsors file globally in parallel).

Estimate based on the BIO/Informa industry phase transition rates plus per-drug modifiers for therapeutic area, sponsor type, FDA designations, mechanism, and trial design. Per-jurisdiction lags from Tufts CSDD international approval studies. Not investment, clinical or regulatory advice. Methodology: /methodology#likelihood.

At a glance

Generic nameCephazolin
Also known asCefamezine
SponsorHaEmek Medical Center, Israel
TargetBacterial penicillin-binding protein, Penicillin-binding protein 1A
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaInfectious Disease
PhasePhase 1

Approved indications

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

Key clinical trials

Primary sources

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SourceUsed for
ClinicalTrials.govTrial enrolment, design, endpoints, results

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Frequently asked questions about Cephazolin

What is Cephazolin?

Cephazolin is a Small molecule drug developed by HaEmek Medical Center, Israel, indicated for Bacterial endocarditis, Bacterial pneumonia, Bacterial septicemia.

What is Cephazolin used for?

Cephazolin is indicated for Bacterial endocarditis, Bacterial pneumonia, Bacterial septicemia, Bacterial urinary infection, Cholangitis.

Who makes Cephazolin?

Cephazolin is developed by HaEmek Medical Center, Israel (see full HaEmek Medical Center, Israel pipeline at /company/haemek-medical-center-israel).

Is Cephazolin also known as anything else?

Cephazolin is also known as Cefamezine.

What development phase is Cephazolin in?

Cephazolin is in Phase 1.

What does Cephazolin target?

Cephazolin targets Bacterial penicillin-binding protein, Penicillin-binding protein 1A.

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