Antimicrobials
Cefprozil

Cefprozil

Medium
Excellent
PO: $

General Information

Otitis media, pharyngitis/tonsilitis

ODB Funded (tablets, oral liquid)

1% to 10%:

  • Central nervous system: Dizziness (1%)
  • Dermatologic: Diaper rash (2%), genital pruritus (2%)
  • Gastrointestinal: Nausea (4%), diarrhea (3%), abdominal pain (1%), vomiting (1%)
  • Genitourinary: Vaginitis
  • Hepatic: Increased serum transaminases (2%)
  • Infection: Superinfection
  • Evaluate renal function before and during therapy
  • With prolonged therapy, monitor coagulation tests, CBC, and liver function tests periodically
  • Monitor for signs of anaphylaxis during first dose
  • Food delays cefprozil absorption
  • Management: May administer with food

Should be used as a 2nd line alternative to cefuroxime axetil