Cefotetan Disodium
The disodium salt formulation of cefotetan is used parenterally for the treatment and prophylaxis of polymicrobial infections with anaerobic components. It shares the cephamycin-class activity and the associated coagulation risks of the parent compound. Vitamin K levels should be monitored in patients on prolonged courses.
Masse moléculaire
619,6000 g/mol
TPSA
327,00 Ų
Mécanisme d'action
Serves as an essential micronutrient cofactor in various enzymatic reactions and metabolic processes. Supplementation corrects deficiency states and supports normal physiological function.
Pharmacokinetics (PK)
Pharmacodynamics (PD)
Serves as an essential micronutrient cofactor in various enzymatic reactions and metabolic processes. Supplementation corrects deficiency states and supports normal physiological function.
Structure 2D
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SMILES
CO[C@@]1(NC(=O)C2SC(=C(C(N)=O)C(=O)[O-])S2)C(=O)N2C(C(=O)[O-])=C(CSc3nnnn3C)CS[C@@H]21.[Na+].[Na+]
InChI
InChI=1S/C17H17N7O8S4.2Na/c1-23-16(20-21-22-23)34-4-5-3-33-15-17(32-2,14(31)24(15)7(5)11(29)30)19-9(26)13-35-12(36-13)6(8(18)25)10(27)28;;/h13,15H,3-4H2,1-2H3,(H2,18,25)(H,19,26)(H,27,28)(H,29,30);;/q;2*+1/p-2/b12-6-;;/t13?,15-,17+;;/m1../s1
Molecular Formula
C17H15N7Na2O8S4
HBD / HBA
2 / 15
Liaisons Rotatives
7
Atomes Lourds
38
No targets recorded
Target interaction data is not yet available for this drug.
No interactions recorded
Drug interaction data is not yet available for this compound.
No side effects recorded
Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.
Foire aux questions
The disodium salt formulation of cefotetan is used parenterally for the treatment and prophylaxis of polymicrobial infections with anaerobic components. It shares the cephamycin-class activity and the associated coagulation risks of the parent compound. Vitamin K levels should be monitored in patients on prolonged courses.
Serves as an essential micronutrient cofactor in various enzymatic reactions and metabolic processes. Supplementation corrects deficiency states and supports normal physiological function.
Yes, Cefotetan Disodium is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Small molecule.
References & Data Sources
- ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL1201098. Open-access bioactivity database.
- PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 53024. Chemical information database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-04.
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