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Cefsulodin
Chemical compound From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Cefsulodin is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic that is active against Pseudomonas aeruginosa and was discovered by Takeda Pharmaceutical Company in 1977.[1][2][3][4]
TAP Pharmaceuticals had a new drug application on file with FDA for cefsulodin under the brand name Cefonomil as of 1985.[5]
Cefsulodin is most commonly used in cefsulodin-irgasan-novobiocin agar to select for Yersinia microorganisms.[6] This agar is most often used in water and beverage testing.[citation needed]
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Susceptibility data
The following represents MIC susceptibility data for various P. aeruginosa strains:[7]
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa PA13 (resistant strain): 32 μg/ml
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa (wild-type, susceptible): 4 - 8 μg/ml
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