Cephalosporins By Brian J Werth, PharmD, University of Washington School of Pharmacy Reviewed / Revised May 2022 | Modified Sep 2022 View Patient Education Pharmacokinetics Indications Contraindications Use During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Adverse Effects Topic Resources Cephalosporins Some Clinical Uses of 3rd -... Cephalosporins are bactericidal beta-lactam antibiotics.