Cephalosporins
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Cephalosporins are structurally similar to penicillin and belong to the beta-lactam group of antibiotics. The mechanism of action is the same as that of penicillin, but there are differences in the antimicrobial spectrum and tolerance of beta-lactamases. Nevertheless, all cephalosporins are broad-spectrum antimicrobial drugs.
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