Cefquinome

Cefquinom is a cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections in animals. It is primarily employed for treating infections in livestock such as cattle, pigs, and sheep. Read more

Cefquinom is a cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections in animals. It is primarily employed for treating infections in livestock such as cattle, pigs, and sheep.

Essential insights

• Inhibition of Cell Wall Synthesis: Cefquinom inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs), thereby preventing the cross-linking of peptidoglycan in the cell wall.
• Causes Bacterial Lysis: Without a functional cell wall, bacteria burst due to osmotic pressure, leading to cell death.
• Broad-Spectrum Activity: Cefquinom is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, making it suitable for treating a variety of infections.