Understanding Pharmacology: What is the mechanism of action of cefradine?
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Bacterial antimicrobial resistance was directly responsible for an estimated 1.27 million global deaths in 2019 [1.10.1]. Understanding how antibiotics work is key, so **what is the mechanism of action of cefradine?** This first-generation cephalosporin inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis, leading to cell death [1.2.1, 1.2.4].