TAH Drug Code | OCEFA |
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Indications | Susceptible infections. |
Dosing | (仿單) Adults: 1-2 gm orally in 1-2 divided doses daily. (Uptodate) Children and adolescents: 15-30 mg/kg/dose every 12 hours (maximum daily dose: 2 gm/day) |
Hepatic Impairment | Dose adjustment not necessary |
Renal Impairment | Dose adjustment required |
Contraindications | Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins. |
Adverse Effects | Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal discomfort; skin rash, angioedema; elevated liver enzyme values; superinfection with resistant organisms especially candida. Potentially Fatal: Anaphylactic reaction; pseudomembranous colitis. |
Pregnancy | Compatible |
Lactation | Compatible |
More Info | UpToDate |