CEFPROZIL
CEFPROZIL is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: CEFPROZIL; Generic name: CEFPROZIL; Drug class: Cephalosporin Antibacterial [EPC].
| Brand name | CEFPROZIL |
|---|---|
| Generic name | CEFPROZIL |
| Drug class | Cephalosporin Antibacterial [EPC] |
| Manufacturer | Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
| Used for | INDICATIONS AND USAGE Cefprozil tablets are indicated for the treatment of patients with mild to moderate infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms in the conditions listed below: Upper Respiratory Tract: Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis: Caused by Streptococcus pyogenes . NOTE: The usual drug of choice in the treatment and prevention of streptococcal infections, including the prophylaxis of rheumatic fever, is penicillin given by the intramuscular route. Cefprozil is generally effective in the eradication of Streptococcus pyogenes from the nasopharynx; however, substantial data establishing the efficacy of cefprozil in the subsequent prevention of rheumatic fever are |
| Dosage | DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Cefprozil tablets are administered orally. Population / Infection Dosage ( mg ) Duration ( days ) a In the treatment of infections due to Streptococcus pyogenes, cefprozil tablets should be administered for at least 10 days. b Not to exceed recommended adult doses. ADULTS (13 years and older) UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis 500 q24h 10 a Acute Sinusitis 250 q12h or 10 (For moderate to severe infections, the higher dose should be used) 500 q12h LOWER RESP |
| Warnings | WARNINGS BEFORE THERAPY WITH CEFPROZIL IS INSTITUTED, CAREFUL INQUIRY SHOULD BE MADE TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE PATIENT HAS HAD PREVIOUS HYPERSENSITIVITY REACTIONS TO CEFPROZIL, CEPHALOSPORINS, PENICILLINS, OR OTHER DRUGS. IF THIS PRODUCT IS TO BE GIVEN TO PENICILLIN-SENSITIVE PATIENTS, CAUTION SHOULD BE EXERCISED BECAUSE CROSS-SENSITIVITY AMONG ß-LACTAM ANTIBIOTICS HAS BEEN CLEARLY DOCUMENTED AND MAY OCCUR IN UP TO 10% OF PATIENTS WITH A HISTORY OF PENICILLIN ALLERGY. IF AN ALLERGIC REACTION TO C |
| Active ingredient(s) | CEFPROZIL |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=14527f4a-ce99-449d-a5a5-9edd7fb28dee |