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Cefzil (Cefprozil) - Summary

 
 



CEFZIL SUMMARY

CEFZIL is a semi-synthetic broad-spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic.

CEFZIL (cefprozil) is indicated for the treatment of patients with mild to moderate infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms in the conditions listed below:

UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT

Pharyngitis/tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes.

NOTE: The usual drug of choice in the treatment and prevention of streptococcal infections, including the prophylaxis of rheumatic fever, is penicillin given by the intramuscular route. Cefprozil is generally effective in the eradication of Streptococcus pyogenes from the nasopharynx; however, substantial data establishing the efficacy of cefprozil in the subsequent prevention of rheumatic fever are not available at present.

Otitis Media caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae (including (beta)-lactamase-producing strains), and Moraxella (Branhamella) catarrhalis (including (beta)-lactamase-producing strains). (See CLINICAL STUDIES.)

NOTE: In the treatment of otitis media due to (beta)-lactamase producing organisms, cefprozil had bacteriologic eradication rates somewhat lower than those observed with a product containing a specific (beta)-lactamase inhibitor. In considering the use of cefprozil, lower overall eradication rates should be balanced against the susceptibility patterns of the common microbes in a given geographic area and the increased potential for toxicity with products containing (beta)-lactamase inhibitors.

Acute Sinusitis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae (including (beta)-lactamase-producing strains), and Moraxella (Branhamella) catarrhalis (including (beta)-lactamase-producing strains).

LOWER RESPIRATORY TRACT

Secondary Bacterial Infection of Acute Bronchitis and Acute Bacterial Exacerbation of Chronic Bronchitis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae (including (beta)-lactamase-producing strains), and Moraxella (Branhamella) catarrhalis (including (beta)-lactamase-producing strains).

SKIN AND SKIN STRUCTURE

Uncomplicated Skin and Skin-Structure Infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus (including penicillinase-producing strains) and Streptococcus pyogenes. Abscesses usually require surgical drainage.

To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of CEFZIL and other antibacterial drugs, CEFZIL should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria. When culture susceptibility information are available, they should be considered in selecting or modifying antibacterial therapy. In the absence of such data, local epidemiology and susceptibility patterns may contribute to the empiric selection of therapy.


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NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Published Studies Related to Cefzil (Cefprozil)

Effect of antimicrobial therapy with amoxicillin and cefprozil on bacterial interference and beta-lactamase production in the adenoids. [2004.11]
To compare the effects on the bacterial flora of the adenoids of antimicrobial therapy with amoxicillin or cefprozil, we enrolled in a prospective randomized study 60 children scheduled for elective adenoidectomy because of recurrent otitis media. They were randomized before surgery into 3 groups of 20 patients each: a no-therapy group, and groups with 10 days of either amoxicillin or cefprozil therapy...

Comparison of trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, cephadroxil and cefprozil as prophylaxis for recurrent urinary tract infections in children. [2004.02]
The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of prophylactic trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP/SMZ), cefprozil and cephadroxil treatments in children who have recurrent urinary tract infection, but no urinary tract pathology. After acute urinary tract infections (UTIs) were treated, the patients were divided into 3 groups randomly and TMP/SMZ was given to 21 patients, cephadroxil was given to 25 patients and cefprozil was given to 34 patients for 3 months--one dose at night...

Open-Label, parallel-group, multicenter, randomized study of cefprozil versus erythromycin in children with group A streptococcal pharyngitis/tonsillitis. [2001.11]
BACKGROUND: Cefprozil and erythromycin are acceptable alternatives to penicillin in the treatment of pharyngitis/tonsillitis due to group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus (GABHS). OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this trial was to determine the relative efficacy and tolerability of cefprozil and erythromycin in the treatment of pediatric pharyngitis/tonsillitis due to GABHS... CONCLUSIONS: The bacteriologic eradication rate was significantly greater with cefprozil compared with erythromycin in children with pharyngitis/tonsillitis. Both cefprozil and erythromycin produced a clinical cure in >90% of patients.

Five days of cefprozil versus 10 days of clarithromycin in the treatment of an acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis. [2001.10]
BACKGROUND: Shorter than traditional 7- to 14-day treatment regimens have demonstrated efficacy in treatment of an acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis (AECB). OBJECTIVE: Perform a clinical efficacy study comparing 5 days of cefprozil therapy to 10 days of clarithromycin in treating an AECB... CONCLUSIONS: Five days of cefprozil is as effective as 10 days of clarithromycin for treatment of an AECB.

Cefprozil versus high-dose amoxicillin/clavulanate in children with acute otitis media. [2001.02]
BACKGROUND: The recommendation of the Drug-Resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae Therapeutic Working Group that high-dose amoxicillin, with or without clavulanate, be used to treat acute otitis media (AOM) addressed concerns about the efficacy of existing therapies against drug-resistant S. pneumoniae. This recommendation relied on pharmacodynamic predictions of concentrations of amoxicillin in middle-ear fluid remaining higher than minimum inhibitory concentrations against intermediately resistant S. pneumoniae for >40% of the dosing interval. OBJECTIVE: This study compared the tolerability and efficacy of cefprozil and high-dose amoxicillin/clavulanate in patients with AOM... CONCLUSIONS: Based on a search of MEDLINE, this study is the first direct comparison of cefprozil versus high-dose amoxicillin/clavulanate. Cefprozil was as effective as high-dose amoxicillin/clavulanate, with a lower incidence of adverse events.

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Clinical Trials Related to Cefzil (Cefprozil)

To Demonstrate the Relative Bioavailability of Cefzil 500 mg Cefprozil Tablets Under Fasting Conditions [Completed]

To Demonstrate the Relative Bioavailability of Cefzil 500 mg Cefprozil Tablets Under Fed Conditions [Completed]

To Demonstrate the Relative Bioavailability of Cefzil 250 mg/5 ml Cefprozil Oral Suspension Fed Conditions [Completed]

To Demonstrate the Relative Bioavailability of Cefzil 250 mg/5 ml Cefprozil Oral Suspension Following a 10 ml Dose Fasting Conditions. [Completed]
The purpose of this study is to Demonstrate the Relative Bioavailability of Cefzil 250 mg/5 ml Cefprozil Oral Suspension Following a 10 ml Dose Fasting Conditions.

Bioequivalence Study of Cefprozil Tablets, USP 500 mg Under Fasting Conditions [Completed]
The objective of this study was to assess the single-dose relative bioavailability of Ranbaxy and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (CEFZIL ®) 500 mg cefprozil tablets, under fasting conditions.

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PATIENT REVIEWS / RATINGS / COMMENTS

Based on a total of 1 ratings/reviews, Cefzil has an overall score of 8. The effectiveness score is 8 and the side effect score is 8. The scores are on ten point scale: 10 - best, 1 - worst.
 

Cefzil review by 47 year old female patient

  Rating
Overall rating:  
Effectiveness:   Considerably Effective
Side effects:   Mild Side Effects
  
Treatment Info
Condition / reason:   Ear Infection
Dosage & duration:   250mg taken twice a day for the period of 7 days
Other conditions:   none
Other drugs taken:   none
  
Reported Results
Benefits:   It got rid of a terrible ear infection. After 3 days, my ear infection pain was greatly diminished, but I kept taking it to be sure it was gone.
Side effects:   Made me feel a little nauseas on an empty stomach.
Comments:   Took 2 tablets in the morning on an empty stomach, and two tablets at night after a couple hours of dinner. This went on for seven days.

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