Cefprozil is a 2nd generation cephalosporin that is FDA approved for the treatment of mild to moderate infections of upper respiratory tract, lower respiratory tract, and uncomplicated skin and skin-structure infections. Cefprozil, like the penicillins, is a beta-lactam antibiotic. By binding to specific penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) located inside the bacterial cell wall, it inhibits the third and last stage of bacterial cell wall synthesis. Common adverse reactions include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, abdominal pain and vaginitis. Nephrotoxicity has been reported following concomitant administration of aminoglycoside antibiotics and cephalosporin antibiotics. Concomitant administration of probenecid doubled the AUC for cefprozil.
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Sample Use Guides
Upper respiratory tract (pharyngitis/tonsillitis): 500 mg q24h; Acute sinusitis: 250 mg or 500 mg q12h; Skin & skin structure: 250 mg q12h or 500 mg q24h; Uncomplicated urinary tract: 500 mg q24h.
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Oral
All of the following components must be present:
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