Carumonam Sodium

**Semantic type:** Antibiotic|Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** The sodium salt form of carumonam, an N-sulfo monocyclic beta-lactam antibiotic derived from sulfazecin. Carumonam has high resistance to beta-lactamases and activity against aerobic gram-negative bacteria. It reaches high urinary concentrations and may be used in the treatment of urinary tract infections.

**Synonyms:** - Acetic acid, (((2-((2-(((aminocarbonyl)oxy)methyl)-4-oxo-1-sulfo-3-azetidinyl)amino)-1-(2-amino-4-thiazolyl)-2-oxoethylidene)amino)oxy)-, disodium salt, (2S-(2-alpha,3-alpha(Z)))- - CARUMONAM SODIUM - Carumonam Disodium Salt - Ro 17-2301/006