Cefprozil - Drug Information
Generic Name : Cefprozil
Pronunciation : sef-PROE-zil
ICD Code : Y40.1 | Therapeutic Classification : Antibiotics
Trade Name(s) :
India - 3 Cef FC, 3 Cef FC (500 mg), Refzil O, Refzil O (125 mg), 3Cef (250mg), 3Cef (500mg)International - Cefzil.
Why is Cefprozil Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is a cephalosporin antibiotic, used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria, such as bronchitis and infections of the ears, throat, sinuses, and skin. It kills the bacterial cells.
When should Cefprozil not to be taken? (Contraindications)
Hypersensitivity.
What is the dosage of Cefprozil?
Adult-Oral-500 mg/day may increase to 500 mg twice daily.
Children 6 months to 12 year of age - 7.5 to 15mg/kg every 12 hour.
How should Cefprozil be taken?
It comes as a tablet and a suspension (liquid) to take by mouth. It is usually taken every 24 hours (once a day) or every 12 hours (twice a day) for 10 days, with or without food.
What are the warnings and precautions for Cefprozil?
* Caution should be exercised in patients with history of diabetes, liver or kidney problems, or a blood clotting disorder, stomach disease, stomach infection, diarrhea, or colitis, pregnancy and lactation.*Monitor kidney functions and blood count.
What are the side effects of Cefprozil?
Gastrointestinal- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain or cramps, flatulence, inflammation of colon.Central Nervous System- Headache, dizziness, fatigue, tingling, confusion, nervousness, sleeplessness.
Genitourinary- Genital itching, inflammation of vagina, kidney function impairment.
Blood- Increase in eosinophils, decrease in white blood cells, platelets, decreased platelet function, anemia, bleeding.
Liver- Liver function impairment, jaundice.
Miscellaneous- Hypersensitivity, including sever allergic reactions.