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Cephalosporins
4 basic Cephalosporins
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Ancef | (cefazolin) IV or IM (Intravenous or Intramuscular), used often before or during surgeries t help prevent infection. Ancef tends to darken with light. Iv stable at room temperature for 24 hours or 10 days in the refrigerator |
| Keflex | (cephalexin) 1st generation, capsule, tablet, powder. Approved for children ages 1 year or older, based off weight in children. Shake well. Don't have to refrigerate. DO NOT take a multi-vitamin within 3 hours. |
| Omnicef | (cefdinir) 3rd generation, oral suspension Shake well . do not tale if allergic to cefdinir or Keflex. contains Sucrose. Do not take two doses at one time if a dose was skipped. Avoid antacids |
| Rocephin | (ceftriaxone) 3rd generation, IV or IM (Intravenous or Intramuscular), a prophylaxes drug. |