Cefcapene Pivoxil

**Semantic type:** Antibiotic|Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** The pivalate ester prodrug form of cefcapene, a semi-synthetic third-generation cephalosporin with antibacterial activity. After oral administration of cefcapene pivoxil, the ester bond is cleaved, releasing active cefcapene.

**Synonyms:** - 5-Thia-1-azabicyclo(4.2.0)oct-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid, 3-(((aminocarbonyl)oxy)methyl)-7-(((2Z)-2-(2-amino-4-thiazolyl)-1-oxo-2-pentenyl)amino)-8-oxo-, (2,2-dimethyl-1-oxopropoxy)methyl ester, (6R,7R)- - CEFCAPENE PIVOXIL - S-1108