Cefsulodin
Cefsulodin is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic that is active against Pseudomonas aeruginosa and was discovered by Takeda Pharmaceutical Company in 1977.
TAP Pharmaceuticals had a new drug application on file with FDA for cefsulodin under the brand name Cefonomil as of 1985.
Cefsulodin is most commonly used in cefsulodin-irgasan-novobiocin agar to select for Yersinia microorganisms. This agar is most often used in water and beverage testing.Susceptibility data
The following represents MIC susceptibility data for various P. aeruginosa strains:
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa PA13 : 32 μg/ml
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa : 4 - 8 μg/ml
