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What is the generic name of Cefaclor?
What is the trade name of Cefaclor?
Ceclor
What classification does Cefaclor belong to?
Antibiotic, Second - Generation Cephalosporin
What are the available forms of Cefaclor?
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What is the action of Cefaclor?
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What are the primary uses of Cefaclor?
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Cefaclor is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to cephalosporins.
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What are some adverse effects of Cefaclor?
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What nursing implications should be considered before administering Cefaclor?
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Yogurt and milk can help maintain normal intestinal flora during Cefaclor therapy.
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Study Notes
Cefaclor Overview
- Generic Name: Cefaclor
- Trade Name: Ceclor
Classification and Formulation
- Classification: Antibiotic, Second-Generation Cephalosporin
- Availability: Offered in 250mg and 500mg capsules, 500mg sustained release tablets, and various suspension forms (e.g., 125mg/5ml, 250mg/5ml).
Mechanism of Action
- Action: Semisynthetic second-generation antibiotic effective against certain gram-negative bacteria, particularly beta-lactamase producing Haemophilus influenzae and resistant strains.
- Binding: Binds to penicillin-binding proteins on the cell walls of susceptible organisms.
Therapeutic Uses
- Indications: Treats otitis media, respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, and skin infections, particularly those caused by ampicillin-resistant strains.
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity: Not recommended for patients with hypersensitivity to cephalosporins or related antibiotics.
Adverse Effects
- Common Reactions: May cause serum sickness-like reactions, eosinophilia, joint pain, fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and anorexia.
- Rare Complications: Pseudomembranous colitis; dermatological reactions include urticaria, pruritus, and morbilliform eruptions.
Nursing Implications
- Assessment: Check for any history of hypersensitivity to cephalosporins or other antibiotics before initiating treatment.
- Monitoring: Regular culture and sensitivity tests during therapy. Report persistent diarrhea and monitor allergic reactions or signs of superinfection.
Patient Education
- Awareness: Patients advised to report any signs of superinfection.
- Prophylactic Measures: Consuming yogurt and milk may help maintain intestinal flora and prevent superinfections, if appropriate.
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