Cefzil (Cefprozil)


Brand Name: Cefzil

Generic Name: Cefprozil

Manufacturer/Agent: Bristol-myers


Formulation: tabs

Strength: 250mg

Pack size: 20

Trade Price: KES 2,800.00

Retail Price: @ KES 186.67


Class: Antibacterials: Cephalosporins (Anti-infectives)

Mechanism of Action:


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Molecular Formulae: C18H18N3O5S.H2O = 407.5

Precautions: Cephalosporin hypersensitivity .

Indications/Uses: Skin and soft tissues infections, respiratory and genitourinary tract infections, otitis media. 250-500mg bd, with or without food.

Interactions: Probenecid may decrease excretion.

Side Effects: Dizziness. nausea. vomiting. diarrhoea. colitis.urticaria. fever. gastro-intestinal upset. bronchospasm. hypotension. erythema multiforme. arthralgia. anaphylaxis.