Cefetamet Pivoxil

**Semantic type:** Antibiotic|Pharmacologic Substance

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

**Synonyms:** - 7-(2 (2-Aminothiazol-4-yl)-2-(methoxyimino)acetamido)-3-desacetoxyceph-3-em-4-carboxylic Acid Pivaloyloxymethyl Ester - CEFETAMET PIVOXIL - Cefetamet Pivaloyloxymethyl Ester - Cefetamet Pivoxyl - Ro 15-8075