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Cefaclor (U.S.N.L.M.)
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| Dosing: (Dacryocystitis, Preseptal Cellulitis) | 250mg to 500mg po tid¹ | |
| Chem Specs | cefaclor | |
| Quantities | 250mg, 500mg capsules. 375mg, 500mg tablets. 125, 187, 250, 375mg suspension. | |
| Cost | 44.00/30/250mg | |
| Class | second-generation cephalosporin | |
| Action | ß-lactam antibiotic - inhibits synthesis of bacterial cell wall. | |
| Usage | Indicated for the treatment of skin structure and other infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes and other organisms. |
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| Up to about 10% of penicillin-sensitive patients will also be allergic to the cephalosporins. | ||
| Contraindications | Hypersensitivity to the cephalosporin group of antibiotics. | |
| Pediatric use | > 1 month | |
| Pregnancy | Category B | |
| ¹Consider adding gentamicin (intravenously, intramuscularly) for gram negative coverage. Brand names Ceclor, Distaclor, Keflor, Raniclor |
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