Is ceftobiprole medocaril sodium a penicillin?

iatroX medicinesPublished 19 August 2026Reviewed 19 August 2026

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No. It is a cephalosporin, although both cephalosporins and penicillins belong to the beta-lactam antibiotic family.

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ceftobiprole medocaril sodium · Medicine question

iatroX medicinesPublished 19 August 2026Reviewed 19 August 2026

The answer

No. It is a cephalosporin, although both cephalosporins and penicillins belong to the beta-lactam antibiotic family.

Zevtera 500 mg powder for concentrate for solution for infusionemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 9

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