Cefozil

Cefozil125mg

Type:50ml bot

Generic Name:Cefprozil

Manufacturer:Popular Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Price:230.87

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Indication

Pharyngitis, Susceptible infections, Sinusitis, Otitis media, Skin and skin structure infections, Tonsillitis, Respiratory tract infections, Acute Maxillary Sinusitis, Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis

Administration

May be taken with or without food. May be taken w/ meals to reduce GI discomfort.

Adult Dose

Pharyngitis & Tonsillitis 500 mg PO qDay for 10 days Respiratory Tract Infections, Skin Infections 250-500 mg q12hr OR 500 mg qDay for10 days

Child Dose

Child: PO 15–30 mg/kg/day q12h

Renal Dose

Renal impairment: CrCl (ml/min) <30 Half normal dose.

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity.

Mode of Action

Cefprozil inhibits cell wall synthesis and has activity against a broad range of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.

Precaution

Hypersensitivity to penicillins; renal impairment; porphyria. Monitor renal and haematologic status. Pregnancy, lactation. Lactation: low distribution into breast milk; use with caution

Side Effect

1-10% Nausea (3.5%),Diarrhea (2.9%),Elevated LFTs (2%),Diaper rash (1.5%),Abdominal pain (1%),Dizziness (1%),Vomiting (1%) <1% Eosinophilia,Superinfection,Vaginitis,Cholestatic jaundice,Elevated BUN & creatinine,Prolonged PT Potentially Fatal: Pseudomembranous colitis.

Pregnancy Category Note

Pregnancy Category: B Lactation: low distribution into breast milk; use with caution

Interaction

Renal excretion delayed by probenecid. Decreases contraceptive effect of oestrogen-containing oral contraceptives.

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