Mnemonics for cephalosporin
Cepha" is a prefix commonly used in the names of cephalosporin antibiotics. It is derived from the Greek word "kephale," which means "head," and refers to the fact that cephalosporins were originally isolated from a type of fungus that grows on the head of the larvae of the tropical moth.
Some examples of cephalosporin antibiotics that use the "cepha" prefix in their names include:
- Cefadroxil
- Cefalexin
- Cefalotin
- Cefazolin
- Cefaclor
- Cefuroxime
- Cefixime
- Cefotaxime
- Ceftriaxone
- Cefepime
- Ceftaroline
By recognizing the "cepha" prefix in the names of these drugs, it can help you to quickly identify them as belonging to the cephalosporin class of antibiotics.
- First-generation cephalosporins
- Second-generation cephalosporins
- Third-generation cephalosporins
- Fourth-generation cephalosporins
- Fifth-generation cephalosporins
It's important to note that each generation of cephalosporin antibiotics has a different level of activity against specific types of bacteria, and each has its own unique benefits and potential side effects. Your healthcare provider will determine the best course of treatment based on the type of infection you have and other factors such as your overall health and medical history.
It the end of these generation have different words occur we will differentiate these drugs from each other by the help of these different words .
1st generation occur ( FA ,PHA )
2nd generation occur (no change ) exceptions case ) having two drugs which are like 1st generation but not 1st generation ( cefaclor ,cefuroxime)
3rd generation end with (IME,ONE,TEN)
4th generation end with (PI)
5th generation end with (ROLE).
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