All are true about cefuroxime Except:
It is a 2 nd generation cephalosporin,resistant to gram-negative lactamases: has high activity against organisms producing these enzymes including PPNG and ampicillin-resistant H. influenzae, while retaining significant activity on gram-positive cocci and ceain anaerobes. It is well tolerated by i.m. route and attains relatively higher CSF levels, but has been superseded by 3rd generation cephalosporins in the treatment of meningitis. ESSENTIALS OF MEDICAL PHARMACOLOGY page no.727
Inhibit cell was synthesis
Third generation cephalosporin
Some acquired resistance with penicillin
More active against gram negative organisms
Chemotherapy