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    CAS Number: 92823-03-5

    Flomoxef Sodium

    $118.50
    Flomoxef Sodium

    Flomoxef Sodium is a β-lactam inhibitor and member of the oxacephem family and exhibits antibiotic properties.  It has been used for respiratory infections and bone diseases (ie osteoporosis).  It was synthesized in 1982 by Shionogi & Co, Osaka, Japan in order to overcome disulfiram actions. Flomoxef Sodium has comparable biological activity to the free acid form, but the salt form usually has enhanced water solubility and stability.

    Mechanism of Action Flomoxef Sodium is a β-lactam inhibitor that acts by inhibiting cell-wall synthesis. This is performed by binding to penicillin-binding proteins which prevents the transpeptidation step of peptidoglycan synthesis in bacterial cell walls, leading to the inhibition of cell-wall biosynthesis.
    Spectrum Flomoxef Sodium is effective for Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria including MRSA. It is also effective for Nocardia.
    Microbiology Applications Flomoxef is commonly used in clinical in vitro microbiological antimicrobial susceptibility tests (panels, discs, and MIC strips) against Gram-positive and Gram-negative microbial isolates. Medical microbiologists use AST results to recommend antibiotic treatment options.  Representative MIC values include:
      • B. fragilis  0.5 µg/mL – ≥ 128 µg/mL
      • MRSA  4 µg/mL - ≥ 16 µg/mL

    For a representative list of Flomoxef MIC values, click here.
    Molecular Formula C15H18F2N6NaO7S2
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    Yazawa K, Mikami Y, Uno J, Otozai K, Arai T (1989)  In-vitro activity of Flomoxef, a new oxacephem group antibiotic, against Nocardia in comparison with other cephalosporins. J. Antimicrob. Chemother. 24(6):921-925  PMID 2621177