Cefothiamidine is several generations of cephalosporin

Cefothiamidine belongs to the first generation of cephalosporins, which is the first antimicrobial drug created in China. Its antibacterial spectrum is mainly effective against Gram-positive bacteria, but almost ineffective against Gram-negative bacteria, especially against Gram-negative bacilli. It also has a certain degree of nephrotoxicity, which is more obvious than that of Cephalosporin II and III. This drug is a time-dependent drug, so it should be administered daily in divided doses so that the body’s blood concentration can reach a stable level and exert a therapeutic effect. It is commonly used in the treatment of infections caused by Gram-positive bacteria such as upper respiratory tract infections, lung infections and skin infections. Before using this drug, a skin test of the original drug is required, and patients who have allergic reactions to the drug should not use it.