Molecular Weight: 954.16 (for the trihydrate form, C18H16N8O7S3Na2·3.5H2O, the molecular weight is approximately 661.60)
Appearance: Usually a white or off-white crystalline powder
Solubility: Easily soluble in water, slightly soluble in methanol, insoluble in ethanol
II. Pharmacological Properties
Drug Type: A third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic
Antibacterial Spectrum: It has strong antibacterial activity against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, especially against Enterobacteriaceae, Haemophilus influenzae, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, and Neisseria meningitidis.
Mechanism of Action: It exerts bactericidal activity by inhibiting the synthesis of bacterial cell walls.
Half-Life: It has a long half-life in serum, exhibiting long-lasting antibacterial properties.
