Chemistry:Cephalosporin

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The cephalosporins (sg. /ˌsɛfələˈspɔːrɪn, ˌkɛ-, -l-/[1][2]) are a class of β-lactam antibiotics originally derived from the fungus Acremonium, which was previously known as Cephalosporium.[3]

Together with cephamycins, they constitute a subgroup of β-lactam antibiotics called cephems. Cephalosporins were discovered in 1945, and first sold in 1964.[4]

Discovery

The aerobic mold which yielded cephalosporin C was found in the sea near a sewage outfall in Su Siccu, by Cagliari harbour in Sardinia, by the Italian pharmacologist Giuseppe Brotzu in July 1945.[5]

Structure

Cephalosporin contains a 6-membered dihydrothiazine ring. Substitutions at position 3 generally affect pharmacology; substitutions at position 7 affect antibacterial activity, but these cases are not always true.[6]

Medical uses

Cephalosporins can be indicated for the prophylaxis and treatment of infections caused by bacteria susceptible to this particular form of antibiotic. First-generation cephalosporins are active predominantly against Gram-positive bacteria, such as Staphylococcus and Streptococcus.[7] They are therefore used mostly for skin and soft tissue infections and the prevention of hospital-acquired surgical infections.[8] Successive generations of cephalosporins have increased activity against Gram-negative bacteria, albeit often with reduced activity against Gram-positive organisms.[citation needed]

The antibiotic may be used for patients who are allergic to penicillin due to the different β-lactam antibiotic structure. The drug is able to be excreted in the urine.[7]

Side effects

Common adverse drug reactions (ADRs) (≥ 1% of patients) associated with the cephalosporin therapy include: diarrhea, nausea, rash, electrolyte disturbances, and pain and inflammation at injection site. Infrequent ADRs (0.1–1% of patients) include vomiting, headache, dizziness, oral and vaginal candidiasis, pseudomembranous colitis, superinfection, eosinophilia, nephrotoxicity, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, and fever.[citation needed]

Allergic hypersensitivity

The commonly quoted figure of 10% of patients with allergic hypersensitivity to penicillins or carbapenems also having cross-reactivity with cephalosporins originated from a 1975 study looking at the original cephalosporins,[9] and subsequent "safety first" policy meant this was widely quoted and assumed to apply to all members of the group.[10] Hence, it was commonly stated that they are contraindicated in patients with a history of severe, immediate allergic reactions (urticaria, anaphylaxis, interstitial nephritis, etc.) to penicillins or carbapenems.[11]

The contraindication, however, should be viewed in the light of recent epidemiological work suggesting, for many second-generation (or later) cephalosporins, the cross-reactivity rate with penicillin is much lower, having no significantly increased risk of reactivity over the first generation based on the studies examined.[10][12] The British National Formulary previously issued blanket warnings of 10% cross-reactivity, but, since the September 2008 edition, suggests, in the absence of suitable alternatives, oral cefixime or cefuroxime and injectable cefotaxime, ceftazidime, and ceftriaxone can be used with caution, but the use of cefaclor, cefadroxil, cefalexin, and cefradine should be avoided.[13] A 2012 literature review similarly finds that the risk is negligible with third- and fourth-generation cephalosporins. The risk with first-generation cephalosporins having similar R1 sidechains was also found to be overestimated, with the real value closer to 1%.[14]

MTT side chain

MTT and MTDT sidechains
Methyl­thio­tetrazole
Methyl­thio­dioxo­triazine

Several cephalosporins are associated with hypoprothrombinemia and a disulfiram-like reaction with ethanol.[15][16] These include latamoxef (moxalactam), cefmenoxime, cefoperazone, cefamandole, cefmetazole, and cefotetan. This is thought to be due to the methylthiotetrazole side-chain of these cephalosporins, which blocks the enzyme vitamin K epoxide reductase (likely causing hypothrombinemia) and aldehyde dehydrogenase (causing alcohol intolerance).[17] Thus, consumption of alcohol after taking these cephalosporin orally or intravenously is contraindicated, and in severe cases can lead to death.[18] The methylthiodioxotriazine sidechain found in ceftriaxone has a similar effect. Cephalosporins without these structural elements are believed to be safe with alcohol.[19]

Mechanism of action

Cephalosporins are bactericidal and, like other β-lactam antibiotics, disrupt the synthesis of the peptidoglycan layer forming the bacterial cell wall. The peptidoglycan layer is important for cell wall structural integrity. The final transpeptidation step in the synthesis of the peptidoglycan is facilitated by penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs). PBPs bind to the D-Ala-D-Ala at the end of muropeptides (peptidoglycan precursors) to crosslink the peptidoglycan. Beta-lactam antibiotics mimic the D-Ala-D-Ala site, thereby irreversibly inhibiting PBP crosslinking of peptidoglycan.[20]

Resistance

Resistance to cephalosporin antibiotics can involve either reduced affinity of existing PBP components or the acquisition of a supplementary β-lactam-insensitive PBP. Compared to other β-lactam antibiotics (such as penicillins), they are less susceptible to β-lactamases. Currently, some Citrobacter freundii, Enterobacter cloacae, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, and Escherichia coli strains are resistant to cephalosporins. Some Morganella morganii, Proteus vulgaris, Providencia rettgeri, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Serratia marcescens and Klebsiella pneumoniae strains have also developed resistance to cephalosporins to varying degrees.[21][22]

Classification

The first cephalosporins were designated first-generation cephalosporins, whereas, later, more extended-spectrum cephalosporins were classified as second-generation cephalosporins. Each newer generation has significantly greater Gram-negative antimicrobial properties than the preceding generation, in most cases with decreased activity against Gram-positive organisms. Fourth-generation cephalosporins, however, have true broad-spectrum activity.[23]

The classification of cephalosporins into "generations" is commonly practised, although the exact categorization is often imprecise. For example, the fourth generation of cephalosporins is not recognized as such in Japan. In Japan, cefaclor is classed as a first-generation cephalosporin, though in the United States it is a second-generation one; and cefbuperazone, cefminox, and cefotetan are classed as second-generation cephalosporins.

First generation

Cefalotin, cefazolin, cefalexin, cefapirin, cefradine, and cefadroxil are among the drugs belonging to this group.

Second generation

Cefoxitin, cefuroxime, cefaclor, cefprozil, and cefmetazole are classed as second-generation cephems.

Third generation

Ceftazidime, ceftriaxone, and cefotaxime are classed as third-generation cephalosporins. Flomoxef and latamoxef are in a new, related class called oxacephems.[24]

Fourth generation

Drugs included in this group are cefepime and cefpirome.

Further generations

Some state that cephalosporins can be divided into five or even six generations, although the usefulness of this organization system is of limited clinical relevance.[25]

Naming

Activity

There exist bacteria which cannot be treated with cephalosporins of generations first through fourth:[26]

Fifth-generation cephalosporins (e.g. ceftaroline) are effective against MRSA, Listeria spp., and Enterococcus faecalis.[27][26]

Overview table

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Common Alternate name or spelling Brand
(#) = noncephalosporins similar to generation # H, human; V, veterinary; W, withdrawn; P, Pseudomonas; MR, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus; An, anaerobe
1 Cefalexin cephalexin Keflex H V
Cefadroxil cefadroxyl Duricef H
Cefazolin cephazolin Ancef, Kefzol H
Cefapirin cephapirin Cefadryl V W, withdrawn; P, Pseudomonas; MR, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus; An, anaerobe
1 Cefalexin cephalexin Keflex H V
Cefadroxil cefadroxyl Duricef H
Cefazolin cephazolin Ancef, Kefzol H
Cefapirin cephapirin Cefadryl V
Cefacetrile cephacetrile
Cefaloglycin cephaloglycin
Cefalonium cephalonium
Cefaloridine cephaloradine
Cefalotin cephalothin Keflin
Cefatrizine
Cefazaflur
Cefazedone
Cefradine cephradine Velosef
Cefroxadine
Ceftezole
2 Cefuroxime Altacef, Zefu, Zinnat, Zinacef, Ceftin, Biofuroksym,[28] Xorimax H
Cefprozil cefproxil Cefzil H
Cefaclor Ceclor, Distaclor, Keflor, Raniclor H
Cefonicid Monocid
Cefuzonam
Cefamandole W
(2) Cefoxitin Mefoxin H An Cephamycins sometimes grouped with second-generation cephalosporins
Cefotetan Cefotan H An
Cefmetazole Zefazone An
Cefminox
Cefbuperazone
Cefotiam Pansporin
Loracarbef Lorabid The carbacephem analog of cefaclor
3 Cefdinir Sefdin, Zinir, Omnicef, Kefnir H Gram-positive: Some members of this group (in particular, those available in an oral formulation, and those with antipseudomonal activity) have decreased activity against gram-positive organisms.

Activity against staphylococci and streptococci is less with the third-generation compounds than with the first- and second-generation compounds.[29]

Gram-negative: Third-generation cephalosporins have a broad spectrum of activity and further increased activity against gram-negative organisms. They may be particularly useful in treating hospital-acquired infections, although increasing levels of extended-spectrum beta-lactamases are reducing the clinical utility of this class of antibiotics. They are also able to penetrate the central nervous system, making them useful against meningitis caused by pneumococci, meningococci, H. influenzae, and susceptible E. coli, Klebsiella, and penicillin-resistant N. gonorrhoeae. Since August 2012, the third-generation cephalosporin, ceftriaxone, is the only recommended treatment for gonorrhea in the United States (in addition to azithromycin or doxycycline for concurrent Chlamydia treatment). Cefixime is no longer recommended as a first-line treatment due to evidence of decreasing susceptibility.[30]

Ceftriaxone Rocephin H
Ceftazidime Meezat, Fortum, Fortaz H P
Cefixime Fixx, Zifi, Suprax H
Cefpodoxime Vantin, PECEF, Simplicef H V
Ceftiofur Naxcel, Excenel H V
Cefotaxime Claforan H
Ceftizoxime Cefizox H
Cefditoren Zostom-O H
Ceftibuten Cedax H
Cefovecin Convenia V
Cefdaloxime
Cefcapene
Cefetamet
Cefmenoxime
Cefodizime
Cefpimizole
Cefteram
Ceftiolene
Cefoperazone Cefobid W[31] P
(3) Latamoxef moxalactam W[31] An oxacephem sometimes grouped with third-generation cephalosporins
4 Cefepime Maxipime H P

Gram-negative: Fourth-generation cephalosporins are zwitterions that can penetrate the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria.[32] They also have a greater resistance to β-lactamases than the third-generation cephalosporins. Many can cross the blood–brain barrier and are effective in meningitis. They are also used against Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Cefiderocol has been called a fourth-generation cephalosporin by only one source as of November 2019.[33]

Cefiderocol Fetroja H
Cefquinome V
Cefclidine
Cefluprenam
Cefoselis
Cefozopran
Cefpirome Cefrom
(4) Flomoxef An oxacephem sometimes grouped with fourth-generation cephalosporins
5 Ceftaroline H MR Ceftobiprole has been described as "fifth-generation" cephalosporin,[34][35] though acceptance for this terminology is not universal. Ceftobiprole has anti-pseudomonal activity and appears to be less susceptible to development of resistance. Ceftaroline has also been described as "fifth-generation" cephalosporin, but does not have the activity against Pseudomonas aeruginosa or vancomycin-resistant enterococci that ceftobiprole has.[36] Ceftolozane is an option for the treatment of complicated intra-abdominal infections and complicated urinary tract infections. It is combined with the β-lactamase inhibitor tazobactam, as multi-drug resistant bacterial infections will generally show resistance to all β-lactam antibiotics unless this enzyme is inhibited.[37][38][39][40][41]
Ceftolozane Zerbaxa H
Ceftobiprole MR
? Cefaloram
Cefaparole
Cefcanel
Cefedrolor
Cefempidone
Cefetrizole
Cefivitril
Cefmatilen
Cefmepidium
Cefoxazole
Cefrotil
Cefsumide
Ceftioxide
Cefuracetime
Nitrocefin

|- | Cefacetrile || cephacetrile || || || |- |Cefaloglycin || cephaloglycin|| || || |- |Cefalonium || cephalonium|| || || |- |Cefaloridine || cephaloradine|| || || |- |Cefalotin || cephalothin ||Keflin|| || |- |Cefatrizine || || || || |- |Cefazaflur || || || || |- |Cefazedone || || || || |- |Cefradine ||cephradine||Velosef|| || |- |Cefroxadine|| || || || |- |Ceftezole|| || || || |- style = "border-top: 4px solid darkgray;" | rowspan="6" style="vertical-align: top; text-align: center; padding: 2.25em 0.5em;"| 2 |Cefuroxime || || Altacef, Zefu, Zinnat, Zinacef, Ceftin, Biofuroksym,[28] Xorimax || H || |- |Cefprozil ||cefproxil|| Cefzil || H|| |- | Cefaclor || || Ceclor, Distaclor, Keflor, Raniclor || H || |- |Cefonicid || || Monocid || || |- |Cefuzonam || || || || |- |Cefamandole || || || W || |- | rowspan="7" style="vertical-align: top; text-align: center; padding: 2.25em 0.5em;" | (2) |Cefoxitin || || Mefoxin || H|| An | rowspan="6"| Cephamycins sometimes grouped with second-generation cephalosporins |- |Cefotetan || || Cefotan || H|| An |- |Cefmetazole || || Zefazone || || An |- |Cefminox || || || || |- |Cefbuperazone || || || || |- |Cefotiam || || Pansporin || | |- | Loracarbef || ||Lorabid || || || The carbacephem analog of cefaclor |- style = "border-top: 4px solid darkgray;" | rowspan="20" style="vertical-align: top; text-align: center; padding: 2.25em 0.5em;"| 3 |Cefdinir || ||Sefdin, Zinir, Omnicef, Kefnir || H|| |rowspan="20"|Gram-positive: Some members of this group (in particular, those available in an oral formulation, and those with antipseudomonal activity) have decreased activity against gram-positive organisms. Activity against staphylococci and streptococci is less with the third-generation compounds than with the first- and second-generation compounds.[42]

Gram-negative: Third-generation cephalosporins have a broad spectrum of activity and further increased activity against gram-negative organisms. They may be particularly useful in treating hospital-acquired infections, although increasing levels of extended-spectrum beta-lactamases are reducing the clinical utility of this class of antibiotics. They are also able to penetrate the central nervous system, making them useful against meningitis caused by pneumococci, meningococci, H. influenzae, and susceptible E. coli, Klebsiella, and penicillin-resistant N. gonorrhoeae. Since August 2012, the third-generation cephalosporin, ceftriaxone, is the only recommended treatment for gonorrhea in the United States (in addition to azithromycin or doxycycline for concurrent Chlamydia treatment). Cefixime is no longer recommended as a first-line treatment due to evidence of decreasing susceptibility.[43] |- |Ceftriaxone || ||Rocephin || H|| |- |Ceftazidime || ||Meezat, Fortum, Fortaz || H|| P |- |Cefixime || ||Fixx, Zifi, Suprax || H || |- |Cefpodoxime || ||Vantin, PECEF, Simplicef || H V|| |- |Ceftiofur || ||Naxcel, Excenel || H V || |- |Cefotaxime || ||Claforan || H|| |- |Ceftizoxime || ||Cefizox || H || |- |Cefditoren || ||Zostom-O || H|| |- |Ceftibuten || ||Cedax || H || |- |Cefovecin || ||Convenia || V|| |- |Cefdaloxime || || || || |- | Cefcapene|| || || || |- |Cefetamet || || || || |- |Cefmenoxime || || || || |- |Cefodizime || || || || |- |Cefpimizole || || || || |- |Cefteram || || || || |- |Ceftiolene || || || || |- |Cefoperazone || || Cefobid || W[31] || P |- | style="text-align: center;" |(3) | Latamoxef | moxalactam || || W[31] || || An oxacephem sometimes grouped with third-generation cephalosporins |- style = "border-top: 4px solid darkgray;" | rowspan = "8" style="vertical-align: top; text-align: center; padding: 2.25em 0.5em;"| 4 | Cefepime || ||Maxipime|| H || P


Cefiderocol has been called a fourth-generation cephalosporin by only one source as of November 2019.[44] |- | Cefiderocol || ||Fetroja || H || |- | Cefquinome || || || V |- | Cefclidine || || || || |- | Cefluprenam || || || || |- |Cefoselis || || || || |- | Cefozopran || || || || |- | Cefpirome || ||Cefrom || || |- |style="text-align: center;"| (4) || Flomoxef || || || || || An oxacephem sometimes grouped with fourth-generation cephalosporins |- style = "border-top: 4px solid darkgray;" |rowspan = "3" style="vertical-align: top; text-align: center; padding: 2.25em 0.5em;"| 5 | Ceftaroline || || || H|| MR |rowspan = "3"| Ceftobiprole has been described as "fifth-generation" cephalosporin,[34][35] though acceptance for this terminology is not universal. Ceftobiprole has anti-pseudomonal activity and appears to be less susceptible to development of resistance. Ceftaroline has also been described as "fifth-generation" cephalosporin, but does not have the activity against Pseudomonas aeruginosa or vancomycin-resistant enterococci that ceftobiprole has.[36] Ceftolozane is an option for the treatment of complicated intra-abdominal infections and complicated urinary tract infections. It is combined with the β-lactamase inhibitor tazobactam, as multi-drug resistant bacterial infections will generally show resistance to all β-lactam antibiotics unless this enzyme is inhibited.[45][46][47][48][49] |- | Ceftolozane || || Zerbaxa || H || |- | Ceftobiprole || || || || MR |- style = "border-top: 4px solid darkgray;" | rowspan ="15" "3" style="vertical-align: top; text-align: center; padding: 2.25em 0.5em;" | ? || Cefaloram || || || || |- |Cefaparole || || || || |- |Cefcanel || || || || |- |Cefedrolor || || || || |- |Cefempidone || || || || |- |Cefetrizole || || || || |- |Cefivitril || || || || |- |Cefmatilen || || || || |- |Cefmepidium || || || || |- |Cefoxazole || || || || |- |Cefrotil || || || || |- |Cefsumide || || || || |- |Ceftioxide || || || || |- |Cefuracetime || || || || |- |Nitrocefin || || || || |}

History

Cephalosporin compounds were first isolated from cultures of Acremonium strictum from a sewer in Sardinia in 1948 by Italian scientist Giuseppe Brotzu.[50] He noticed these cultures produced substances that were effective against Salmonella typhi, the cause of typhoid fever, which had β-lactamase. Guy Newton and Edward Abraham at the Sir William Dunn School of Pathology at the University of Oxford isolated cephalosporin C. The cephalosporin nucleus, 7-aminocephalosporanic acid (7-ACA), was derived from cephalosporin C and proved to be analogous to the penicillin nucleus 6-aminopenicillanic acid (6-APA), but it was not sufficiently potent for clinical use. Modification of the 7-ACA side chains resulted in the development of useful antibiotic agents, and the first agent, cefalotin (cephalothin), was launched by Eli Lilly and Company in 1964.

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