Cephalosporins have a mechanism of action identical to that of the penicillins. However, the basic chemical structure of the penicillins and cephalosporins differs in

 other respects, resulting in some difference in the spectrum of antibacterial activity. Like the penicillins, cephalosporins have a beta-lactam ring structure that

interferes with synthesis of the bacterial cell wall and so are bactericidal. Cephalosporins are derived from cephalosporin C which is produced from Cephalosporium acremonium.

Cephalosporins are used to treat pneumonia, strep throat, staph infections, tonsillitis, bronchitis, otitis media, various types of skin infections, gonorrhea, urinary tract

 infections Cephalosporin antibiotics are also commonly used for surgical prophylaxis. Cephalexin can also be used to treat bone infections.

There are different types of Cephalosporin Antibiotic..

• Cephalexin Monohydrate

• Cefadroxil Monohydrate

• Cefixime Trihydrate

• Cefuroxime Axetil

• Cefpodoxime Proxetil