"Cefonicid" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
A second-generation cephalosporin administered intravenously or intramuscularly. Its bactericidal action results from inhibition of cell wall synthesis. It is used for urinary tract infections, lower respiratory tract infections, and soft tissue and bone infections.
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D015790
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| MeSH Number(s) |
D02.065.589.099.249.177 D02.886.665.074.177 D03.633.100.300.249.177
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A comparison of cefonicid and cefoxitin for preventing infections after vaginal hysterectomy. J Reprod Med. 1988 Feb; 33(2):223-6.