Cefprozil

Generic Name: Cefprozil Tablets (sef PROE zil)

Easy-to-read patient leaflet for Cefprozil Tablets. Includes indications, proper use, special instructions, precautions, and possible side effects.

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This medicine may interact with other drugs or health problems. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take this medicine (cefprozil tablets) with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor. Use this medicine (cefprozil tablets) as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely. Learn more

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Cefprozil Tablets

Generic Name: Cefprozil Tablets (sef PROE zil)

Uses of Cefprozil Tablets:

It is used to treat bacterial infections.

What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Cefprozil Tablets?

If you have an allergy to cefprozil or any other part of this medicine (cefprozil tablets).
If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs.

This medicine may interact with other drugs or health problems.

Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take this medicine (cefprozil tablets) with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.

What are some things I need to know or do while I take Cefprozil Tablets?

Tell all of your health care providers that you take this medicine (cefprozil tablets). This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists.
Have your blood work checked if you are on this medicine (cefprozil tablets) for a long time. Talk with your doctor.
If you have high blood sugar (diabetes) and test your urine glucose, talk with your doctor to find out which tests are best to use.
This medicine may affect certain lab tests. Tell all of your health care providers and lab workers that you take this medicine (cefprozil tablets).
Do not use longer than you have been told. A second infection may happen.
If you are 65 or older, use this medicine (cefprozil tablets) with care. You could have more side effects.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using this medicine (cefprozil tablets) while you are pregnant.
Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about any risks to your baby.

How is this medicine (Cefprozil Tablets) best taken?

Use this medicine (cefprozil tablets) as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.

To gain the most benefit, do not miss doses.
Keep taking this medicine (cefprozil tablets) as you have been told by your doctor or other health care provider, even if you feel well.
Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.

What do I do if I miss a dose?

Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it.
If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time.
Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.

What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away?

WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:

Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Seizures.
Vaginal itching or discharge.
Diarrhea is common with antibiotics. Rarely, a severe form called C diff–associated diarrhea (CDAD) may happen. Sometimes, this has led to a deadly bowel problem (colitis). CDAD may happen during or a few months after taking antibiotics. Call your doctor right away if you have stomach pain, cramps, or very loose, watery, or bloody stools. Check with your doctor before treating diarrhea.

What are some other side effects of Cefprozil Tablets?

All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away:

Upset stomach.
Diarrhea.

These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.

How do I store and/or throw out Cefprozil Tablets?

Store at room temperature.
Store in a dry place. Do not store in a bathroom.
Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets.
Throw away unused or expired drugs. Do not flush down a toilet or pour down a drain unless you are told to do so. Check with your pharmacist if you have questions about the best way to throw out drugs. There may be drug take-back programs in your area.

Consumer information use

If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor.
Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs.
Keep a list of all your drugs (prescription, natural products, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list to your doctor.
Talk with the doctor before starting any new drug, including prescription or OTC, natural products, or vitamins.
Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. Check with your pharmacist. If you have any questions about this medicine (cefprozil tablets), please talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.

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Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

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Medically reviewed by USARx EDITORIAL TEAM Last updated on 1/1/2020.

Source: Drugs.com Cefprozil (www.drugs.com/cefprozil.html).

Cefprozil Side Effects

In Summary

More frequently reported side effects include: oral candidiasis, vulvovaginal candidiasis, abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, vaginitis, and vomiting. See below for a comprehensive list of adverse effects.

For the Consumer

Applies to cefprozil: oral powder for suspension, oral tablet

Along with its needed effects, cefprozil may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking cefprozil:

Less common

Black, tarry stools
chest pain
cough or hoarseness
diarrhea
fever or chills
lower back or side pain
painful or difficult urination
shortness of breath
sore throat sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
swollen glands
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusual tiredness or weakness

Rare

Abdominal or stomach cramps, pain, or tenderness
bleeding gums
blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
bloating
blood in the urine or stools
clay-colored stools
dark urine
diarrhea, watery and severe, which may also be bloody
difficulty with swallowing
dizziness
fast heartbeat
feeling of discomfort
headache
hives
increased thirst
inflammation of the joints
itching
joint or muscle pain
large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
loss of appetite
muscle aches
nausea or vomiting
pain
pinpoint red spots on the skin
puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
rash
red skin lesions, often with a purple center
red, irritated eyes
shortness of breath
swollen lymph glands
tightness in the chest
unpleasant breath odor
unusual weight loss
vomiting of blood
watery or bloody diarrhea
wheezing
yellow eyes or skin

Incidence not known

Back, leg, or stomach pains
bleeding gums
bloody or cloudy urine
bloody, black, or tarry stools
decrease in urine output or decrease in urine-concentrating ability
difficulty with breathing
fever with or without chills
general body swelling
general feeling of tiredness or weakness
high fever
nosebleeds
pale skin
sudden decrease in the amount of urine
swollen or painful glands

Some side effects of cefprozil may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

Less common

Itching or pain of the vagina or genital area
pain during sexual intercourse
thick, white vaginal discharge with no odor or with a mild odor

Rare

Confusion
hives or welts
nervousness
redness of the skin
restlessness
sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
sleeplessness
trouble sitting still
trouble with sleeping
unable to sleep

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to cefprozil: oral powder for reconstitution, oral tablet

General

Cefprozil is generally well-tolerated.

Hypersensitivity

Up to 20% of patients with penicillin allergy may demonstrate allergy to cefprozil.

Hypersensitivity reactions have included rash (0.9%), urticaria (0.1%), anaphylaxis, angioedema, bronchospasm, eosinophilia, erythema multiforme, fever, serum-sickness-like reactions, and Stevens-Johnson syndrome.

Gastrointestinal

Pseudomembranous colitis has been reported in patients treated with cephalosporin antibiotics. If diarrhea occurs and is unresponsive to discontinuation of the drug and/or standard therapy, pseudomembranous colitis should be considered.

Gastrointestinal side effects have included nausea (3.5%), diarrhea (2.9%), vomiting (1%), and abdominal pain (1%). Rare cases of Clostridium difficile colitis have been reported with some cephalosporins.

Hematologic

Hematologic side effects have included eosinophilia (2.3%), decreased leukocyte count (0.2%), and thrombocytopenia. Cephalosporins as a class have been associated with aplastic anemia, hemolytic anemia, hemorrhage, prolonged prothrombin time, positive Coombs' test, pancytopenia, neutropenia, and agranulocytosis.

Renal

Renal side effects have included elevated serum creatinine (0.1%) and BUN (0.1%). Some other cephalosporins have included interstitial nephritis. (Reversible fever, azotemia, pyuria, and eosinophiluria are the hallmarks of cephalosporin-induced interstitial nephritis.) Cephalosporins as a class have been associated with toxic nephropathy and renal dysfunction.

Genitourinary

Genitourinary side effects have included vaginitis and genital pruritus in 1.6% of patients.

Hepatic

Hepatic side effects have included increased AST (2%), ALT (2%), alkaline phosphatase (0.2%), and bilirubin ([Ref]

Nervous system

Nervous system side effects have included dizziness in 1% of patients, and hyperactivity, headache, nervousness, insomnia, confusion, and somnolence in [Ref]

Other

Other side effects have included superinfection and diaper rash in 1.5% of patients.

Dermatologic

Dermatologic side effects have included rash (0.9%), urticaria (0.1%), and erythema multiforme. Cefprozil has been associated with rash in a patients with infectious mononucleosis.