Cefteram Pivoxil

**Semantic type:** Antibiotic|Pharmacologic Substance

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

**Synonyms:** - CEFTERAM PIVOXIL - Cefteram Pivaloyloxymethyl Ester - T-2588 - Tomiron