Please note, this OEL/ADE monograph also applies to cefapirin sodium (CAS RN 24356-60-3) and cefapirin benzathine (CAS RN 97468-37-6). Cefapirin, also known as cephapirin, is a first-generation cephalosporin antibacterial with actions and uses very similar to those of cefalotin (4). Cefapirin has been indicated for the treatment of infections caused by susceptible strains in respiratory infections, genitourinary infections, gastrointestinal (GI) infections, skin and soft tissue infections, bone and joint infections, septicemia, and for the treatment of susceptible gram-positive bacilli and cocci (never Enterococcus species). Some gram-negative bacilli including Escherichia coli, Proteus species, and Klebsiella species may be susceptible.
Affygility Solutions has an occupational exposure limit (OEL) and control band assignment for this active pharmaceutical ingredient (API). This monograph also contains the acceptable daily exposure (ADE) value.
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