Cefpirome is a fourth-generation cephalosporin. Trade names include Cefrom, Keiten, Broact, and Cefir. Cefpirome is considered highly active against Gram-negative bacteria, including ''Pseudomonas aeruginosa'', and Gram-positive bacteria.

Spectrum of bacterial susceptibility and resistance

''Bacteroides fragilis'', enterococci, ''Pseudomonas'' spp. and staphylococci are resistant to cefpirome sulfate, and some ''Haemophilus'' spp. and pneumococci have developed resistance to it to varying degrees.

References

Cephalosporin antibiotics Thiazoles Ketoximes {{antibiotic-stub