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Pathogens
Antimicrobials
Medium
Moderate
IV-15$/d PO-4$/d
750-1500mg IV q8h
500mg PO q12h
Community acquired pneumonia with a macrolide
Intraabdominal infection
Epiglottitis
Allergy (immediate & delayed)
Positive Coombs
Cytopenias
GI upset
Diarrhea
Abnormal liver enzymes
None significant; potential increase in INR with warfarin
Antimicrobial class: 2nd Generation Cephalosporin
Pregnancy category: B
Average serum half life: 2.0
Biliary penetration: Therapeutic
Urine penetration: Therapeutic
Lung penetration: Therapeutic
CSF penetration: Poor