Cephalosporins (Systemic)
Additional InformationOnce a medicine has been approved for marketing
for a certain use, experience may show that it is also useful for other medical
problems. Although these uses are not included in product labeling, cephalosporins
are used in certain patients with the following medical conditions:
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Amoxicillin-resistant sinusitis (treatment) - Cefaclor
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Bacterial endocarditis (Prophylaxis) - Cefadroxil, cefazolin,
and cephalexin
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Melioidosis (treatment) - Ceftazidime
Note:
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Products containing cefixime were withdrawn from the U.S. market
by Wyeth in October 2002 |
Other than the above information, there is no additional information relating
to proper use, precautions, or side effects for these uses.
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