Cefprozil bridges the gap between first-line amoxicillin and broader-spectrum cephalosporins. Use it judiciously to manage respiratory infections.
Document reaction details; refer for allergy testing when history is remote or vague to preserve narrow-spectrum options.
15 mg/kg once daily offers similar outcomes to 7.5 mg/kg BID for streptococcal infections—use when families struggle with midday doses.
Rare immune-mediated rash with arthralgias can occur—stop therapy and evaluate if urticaria, joint pain, or fever develops after several days.
Magnesium/aluminum antacids reduce cefprozil absorption; separate by 2 hours when possible.