Cefapirin

Cefapirin is an antibiotic in the cephalosporin class, used to treat bacterial infections in animals. It is primarily employed for mastitis in cattle and other bacterial infections of the skin and soft tissues. Read more

Cefapirin is an antibiotic in the cephalosporin class, used to treat bacterial infections in animals. It is primarily employed for mastitis in cattle and other bacterial infections of the skin and soft tissues.

Essential insights

• Inhibition of cell wall synthesis: Cefapirin works by inhibiting the synthesis of bacterial cell walls. It binds to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) and prevents peptidoglycan cross-linking, which is critical for cell wall stability.
• Bactericidal effect: The lack of a functional cell wall causes the bacteria to lose their shape and ultimately die.
• Broad-spectrum activity: Cefapirin is effective against both gram-positive and some gram-negative bacteria, making it useful against a wide range of pathogens.