Tag: Cephamycin

Cephamycins are a distinct class of $\beta$-lactam antibiotics that are closely related to cephalosporins, but their unique structure grants them enhanced stability against certain bacterial enzymes. Often grouped with the second-generation cephalosporins for clinical purposes, these antibiotics originated from the bacterium *Streptomyces* and are known for their broad spectrum of activity.

Cefoxitin, a broad-spectrum antibiotic, is a cephamycin often mistaken for a second-generation cephalosporin, which grants it enhanced stability against certain bacterial beta-lactamase enzymes. It works by targeting and disrupting the essential process of bacterial cell wall synthesis.