Cefprozil
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Overview
Synonyms: Cefprozilo [INN-Spanish], Cefprozil anhydrous, Cefprozilum [INN-Latin].
Brand Names: Arzimol, Brisoral, Cronocef, Procef, Serozil.
Dosing and Administration
Cefprozil tablets are administered orally.
Adults (13 years and older)
- Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis: 500 mg every 24h for 10 days.
- Acute sinusitis: 250 mg or 500 mg every 12h for 10 days.
- Secondary bacterial infection of acute bronchitis and acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis: 500 mg every 12h for 10 days.
- Uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections: 250 mg every 12h for 10 days, 500 mg every 24h for 10 days, or 500 mg every 12h for 10 days.
Children (2 years-12 years)
- Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis: 7.5 mg/kg every 12h for 10 days.
- Uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections: 20 mg/kg every 24h for 10 days.
Infants & children (6 months-12 years)
- Otitis media: 15 mg/kg every 12h 10 days.
- Acute sinusitis: 7.5 mg/kg every 12h or 15 mg/kg every 12h for 10 days.
Renal impairment
- For patients with a creatinine clearance of 0-29 mL/min, administer 50% of the standard dosage in mg.
Hepatic impairment
- No dosage adjustment is necessary for patients with impaired hepatic function.
Adapted from the FDA Package Insert. Template:SIB