It is produced by the strain of Semisynthetic third generation cephalosporin for injection. Its sodium salt is used in preparations. Cefazide can be used for parenteral administration. Unlike other third-generation cephalosporins, the entire C-3 side chain of cefotaxime has been removed to prevent hydrolase inactivation. It is quite similar in nature to cefotaxime, but is not affected by metabolism.