Ceftizoxime Alapivoxil

**Semantic type:** Antibiotic|Organic Chemical|Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** The alapivalate ester prodrug form of ceftizoxime, a semi-synthetic, broad-spectrum, beta-lactamase-resistant, third-generation cephalosporin with antibacterial activity. After oral administration of ceftizoxime alapivoxil, the ester bond is cleaved, releasing active ceftizoxime.

**Synonyms:** - CEFTIZOXIME ALAPIVOXIL