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Cephalosporin antibiotic

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Cephalosporins are a kind of anti-bacterial drug (antibiotic and antimicrobial).

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Any deaths Reported from Cephalosporin antibiotics?

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Are cephalosporin and chloramphenicol antibacterial antibiotics that target cell wall and protein synthesis?

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I have chronically low potassium. I have a bladder infection & need antibiotics. Are cephalosporins safe or can they cause electrolyte disturbances?

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