LY164846 is an orally active cephalosporin. LY164846 is highly sensitive to Haemophilus influenzae (including Ampicillin-resistant strains) and Moraxella catarrhalis (with MIC90 ≤ 4 μg/mL). LY164846 is generally sensitive to Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus (except Enterococcus) (with MIC90: 0.25 - 8 μg/mL), and moderately sensitive to anaerobic bacteria. LY164846 has MBC/MIC ratio to Haemophilus influenzae of ≤ 2, showing bactericidal activity. LY164846 can be used for research on respiratory and skin infections.

Providing storage is as stated on the product vial and the vial is kept tightly sealed, the product can be stored for up to 24 months.
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.