Cephalosporines

Drugs

• First Generation- Cefadroxil, Cefazolin, Cephalexin, Cephradine
• Second Generation- Cefaclor, Cefmetazole, Cefotetan, Cefoxitin, Cefprozil, Cefuroxime, Loracarbef,
• Third Generation-Cefdinir, Cefditoren, Cefepime, Cefoperazone, Cefotaxime, Cefpodoxime, Ceftazidime, Ceftibuten, Ceftizoxime, Ceftriazone

What is it?

• Cephalosporins- Antibiotics causing Cell Death
• Used For- Treatment of Pharyngitis, Tonsillitis, Respiratory Infections, UTI/Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Septicemia, Meningitis, Bone and Joint Infections, Preoperative Prophylaxis

Side Effects

• Dizziness, Headaches, Seizures, Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Loss of Appetite, Stomach Pain/Upset, Colitis, Liver Toxicity, Kidney Toxicity, Rash, Fever, Difficulty Breathing, Unusual Bleeding or Bruising; Decreases- White Blood Cells, Platelets, Hemocrit, Bone Marrow

What can I do?

• See a Health Care Provider- as needed
• See your Pharmacist- for help; Liquid Drug with Children; if Crushed has a Bitter and Unpleasant Taste; Swallow Tablet Whole
• AVOID- if Allergic to Cephalosporins, Alcohol, Lactation, Pregnancy, Aminoglycosides, Anticoagulants, Benedict’s or Fehling’s Solution
• See a Food Fitness First Registered Dietitian-Take with Food/Small, Frequent Meals, Increase Fluids