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cefprozil

Cephalosporin (Second-Generation) · Antibacterial, β-Lactam Antibiotic, Cell Wall Synthesis Inhibitor (Second-Generation Cephalosporin)

Cephalosporin (Second-Generation)Antibacterial, β-Lactam Antibiotic, Cell Wall Synthesis Inhibitor (Second-Generation Cephalosporin)
CDSCO approved
EXCRETION
not curated
INTERACTIONS
none in our sources
PREGNANCY
B
FDA category + note

Mechanism

Not yet extracted

Indications

Upper respiratory tract infections (sinusitis, otitis media)BronchitisENT infectionsSkin infectionsStrep. pyogenes, Strep. pneumoniae, Staph. aureus, H. influenzae, Moraxella and Klebsiella (augmented activity)

Pharmacokinetics

Half-life
1.3 hours
Bioavailability
good oral absorption (>90%)
Excretion
by the kidney

Side effects

Common
Gastrointestinal side effects (e.g., diarrhea)
Serious
  • Hypersensitivity reactions (rash to anaphylaxis)
  • Serum sickness
  • Stevens-Johnson syndrome
  • Nephropathy
  • Hematologic reactions (neutropenia, prolonged use)
  • Neurotoxicity (seizure, high doses, renal impairment)

Pregnancy & lactation

Pregnancy

B

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Sources: KD Tripathi 7e, Goodman & Gilman 14e, Harrison 22e·Verified: 2026-05-10 · House clinical team