Cephalosporins are a large group of antibiotics derived from the mold Acremonium (previously called Cephalosporium). Cephalosporins are bactericidal (kill bacteria) and work in a similar way to penicillins. They bind to and block the activity of enzymes responsible for making peptidoglycan, an important component of the bacterial cell wall. They are called broad-spectrum antibiotics because they are effective against a wide range of bacteria.
Since was discovered in 1945 » effective against a wider range of bacteria.

Drug classes:

• cephalosporins/beta-lactamase inhibitors
• first generation cephalosporins
• fourth generation cephalosporins
• next generation cephalosporins
• other cephalosporins
• second generation cephalosporins
• third generation cephalosporins