The molecule is a cephalosporin that is the active metabolite of the prodrug ceftaroline fosamil. Used for the treatment of adults with acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections. It has a role as an antibacterial drug, an antimicrobial agent and a drug metabolite. It is a member of 1,3-thiazoles, a cephalosporin, an iminium betaine, an oxime O-ether and a member of thiadiazoles.
(6R,7R)-7-[[(2Z)-2-(5-amino-1,2,4-thiadiazol-3-yl)-2-ethoxyiminoacetyl]amino]-3-[[4-(1-methylpyridin-1-ium-4-yl)-1,3-thiazol-2-yl]sulfanyl]-8-oxo-5-thia-1-azabicyclo[4.2.0]oct-2-ene-2-carboxylate