Structural formula of 7-aminocephalosproranic acid
Structural formula of cephalexin
Structural formula of cefuroxime
The basic structure of cephalosporins which, like penicillins, contain a beta-lactam ring. Semisynthetic preparations are obtained from the natural active ingredients by modifying the side chains (R1+R2).
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