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*Lactation: Safe | |||
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*Mechanism of Action: Bactericidal; inhibits cell wall mucopeptide synthesis | *Mechanism of Action: Bactericidal; inhibits cell wall mucopeptide synthesis | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
Revision as of 22:22, 27 February 2014
General
- Type: 1st gen Cephalosporin
- Dosage Forms: IV, IM
- Common Trade Names: Ancef
Adult Dosing
General
500-1000 mg IM/IV q6-8h
Pediatric Dosing
Special Populations
- Pregnancy: B
- Lactation: Safe
- Renal
- Hepatic
Contraindications
- Allergy to class/drug
Adverse Reactions
Serious
Common
Pharmacology
- Half-life: 1.8h (3.7 ESRD)
- Metabolism: other; CYP450
- Excretion: Urine
- Mechanism of Action: Bactericidal; inhibits cell wall mucopeptide synthesis
See Also
Source
- Epocrates