Ceftriaxone

Ceftriaxone is a third-generation cephalosporin compound having 2-(2-amino-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)-2-(methoxyimino)acetylamino and [(2-methyl-5,6-dioxo-1,2,5,6-tetrahydro-1,2,4-triazin-3-yl)sulfanyl]methyl side-groups. Among its listed roles, it functions as a antibacterial drug, an EC 3.5.2.6 (beta-lactamase) inhibitor and a drug allergen. It is a cephalosporin, a member of 1,2,4-triazines, a member of 1,3-thiazoles and an oxime O-ether. It is the conjugate acid of ceftriaxone(1-). It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Cephalosporins. Its therapeutic use is listed as anti-infectives, antibacterials and antibiotics. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a semi-synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Biotrakson, Rocephin and Ceftriaxona. It is listed as a controlled drug substance (Schedule I). Its PubChem CID is 5479530.