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
Pharyngitis or tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes
Secondary bacterial infection of acute bronchitis and exacerbation of chronic bronchitis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis
Dermatologic infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus, S. pyogenes
Otitis media caused by S. pneumoniae, H. influenzae, M. catarrhalis
Acute sinusitis caused by S. pneumoniae, S. aureus, H. influenzae, M. catarrhalis
Contraindications and Cautions
Contraindicated with allergy to cephalosporins or penicillins.
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
6 mo–12 yr: 7.5–15 mg/kg PO every 12 hr for 10 days.
Pharyngitis, tonsillitis
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