Cefprozil(sef pro’ zil)
PREGNANCY CATEGORY B
Drug Classes
Antibiotic
Cephalosporin (second generation)
Therapeutic Actions
Bactericidal: Inhibits synthesis of bacterial cell wall, causing cell death.
Indications
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Pharyngitis or tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes
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Secondary bacterial infection of acute bronchitis and exacerbation of chronic bronchitis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis
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Dermatologic infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus, S. pyogenes
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Otitis media caused by S. pneumoniae, H. influenzae, M. catarrhalis
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Acute sinusitis caused by S. pneumoniae, S. aureus, H. influenzae, M. catarrhalis
Contraindications and Cautions
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Contraindicated with allergy to cephalosporins or penicillins.
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Use cautiously with renal failure, lactation, pregnancy.
Available Forms
Tablets—250, 500 mg; powder for suspension—125 mg/5 mL, 250 mg/5 mL
Dosages
Adults
250–500 mg PO every 12–24 hr. Continue treatment for 10 days.
Pediatric patients
Acute sinusitis, otitis media
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6 mo–12 yr: 7.5–15 mg/kg PO every 12 hr for 10 days.
Pharyngitis, tonsillitis
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