Ceclor
| Ceclor | |
|---|---|
| DOSAGE | Preseptal cellulitis | 1 tab 250-500mg BID-TID x 7-10 days |
| GENERIC | cefaclor |
| SIZE | 250mg, 500mg capsules. 375mg, 500mg tablets. 125, 187, 250, 375mg suspension |
| INDICATIONS | Cefaclor is indicated in the treatment of susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms. caused by Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogene |
| MECHANISM OF ACTION | second-generation cephalosporin |
| MICROBIOLOGY | bactericidal action of cefaclor results from inhibition of cell-wall synthesis. |
| CONTRAINDICATIONS & WARNINGS | contraindicated in patients with known allergy to the cephalosporin group of antibiotics. There is some clinical and laboratory evidence of partial cross-allergenicity of the penicillins and the cephalosporins |
| PEDIATRIC USE | Safety and effectiveness of this product for use in infants less than 1 month of age have not been established. |
| PREGNANCY | Category B. No teratogenicity in rats at 12 times the normal human dose |
| NOTE | No activity against Pseudomonas and methicillin-resistant staphylococci. Brand names Ceclor, Distaclor, Keflor, Raniclor |
| Rarely used in clinic | |