Cefminox (

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) is a second-generation

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Spectrum

Cefminox is a broad-spectrum, bactericidal cephalosporin antibiotic. It is especially effective against Gram-negative and anaerobic bacteria. The following represents MIC data for a few medically significant microorganisms. * ''Clostridium difficile'': 2 - 4 µg/ml * ''Escherichia coli'': 0.125 - 16 µg/ml * ''Pseudomonas aeruginosa'': 256 µg/ml

References

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