Can cephalosporin reduce inflammation?

We all know that there are many kinds of anti-inflammatory drugs, and after taking them, they can kill various bacteria in the body. However, you cannot drink alcohol while using anti-inflammatory drugs because anti-inflammatory drugs and alcohol will cause poisoning reactions. Common anti-inflammatory drugs on the market include cephalosporin, amoxicillin, erythromycin, penicillin, roxithromycin, etc. So can cephalosporin be used to reduce inflammation?

Cephalosporin anti-inflammatory drugs can be divided into four generations. Let’s take a closer look below. Cephalosporin anti-inflammatory drugs:

1. The first-generation cephalosporins for injection include cefazolin (Xianfeng No. 5), cefradine (Xianfeng No. 6), etc., and the oral ones include cephalexin (Xianfeng No. 4), cefradine (Xianfeng No. 6), cefadroxil, etc. Suitable for respiratory tract, skin and soft tissue, urinary and reproductive tract infections, etc.

2. The second-generation cephalosporins have a broader antibacterial spectrum, stronger antibacterial effect and lower renal toxicity than the first-generation ones. The injectable ones include cefuroxime (cefuroxime), cefmandole, cefoxitin, cefmetazole, etc., and the oral ones include cefuroxime axetil, cefaclor, etc.

3. The third-generation cephalosporins have the characteristics of broad antibacterial spectrum, strong antibacterial activity, wide distribution in the body and low toxicity to the human body. The injectable ones include cefotaxime, ceftazidime, ceftriaxone, cefoperazone, ceftizoxime, cefodizime, etc., and the oral ones include cefixime. Cefpodoxime axetil, cefdrin pivoxil, ceftriaxone, etc. It can be used for respiratory tract, skin and soft tissue, urogenital system, gastrointestinal tract infections and sepsis, etc.

4. The fourth-generation cephalosporin is superior to the previous three generations due to its special mode of action and broad antibacterial spectrum. Because the possibility of cross-allergy with penicillin is very small, it can be used for patients who are allergic to penicillin. Currently on the market are cefepime and ceftriaxone for injection.