Used as a broad-spectrum antibiotic effective against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, particularly in treating respiratory, urinary tract, and surgical infections. Commonly administered in hospital settings for prophylaxis during surgery to prevent postoperative infections. Stable against many beta-lactamases, making it suitable for infections caused by beta-lactamase-producing organisms. Often chosen for mixed aerobic-anaerobic infections, including those involving the abdomen and female reproductive system.