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Cefzil (cefprozil)

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA · FDA-approved active Small molecule Quality 47/100

Cefzil (cefprozil) is a cephalosporin antibacterial drug, a type of small molecule antibiotic. It was originally developed and is currently owned by Corden Pharma. Cefzil is used to treat various bacterial infections, including acute bronchitis, sinusitis, and otitis media. The drug is off-patent and has multiple generic manufacturers. Key safety considerations include its short half-life of 1.2 hours and high bioavailability of 90%.

At a glance

Generic namecefprozil
Also known asCefzil
SponsorTeva Pharmaceuticals USA
Drug classCephalosporin Antibacterial [EPC]
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaInfectious Disease
PhaseFDA-approved
First approval1991

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Key clinical trials

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FDA labelMechanism, indications, dosing, boxed warnings, drug interactions
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