Cefaclor

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:antibiotic
cephalosporin
gptkbp:approvedBy 1979
gptkbp:ATCCode J01DC04
gptkbp:bioavailability 95%
gptkbp:brand gptkb:Ceclor
gptkb:Distaclor
gptkb:Keflor
gptkbp:CASNumber 53994-73-3
gptkbp:chemicalFormula C15H14ClN3O4S
beta-lactam ring
gptkbp:contraindication hypersensitivity to cephalosporins
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1970s
gptkbp:drugClass second-generation cephalosporin
gptkbp:eliminationHalfLife 0.6–0.9 hours
gptkbp:excretion renal
gptkbp:form gptkb:tablet
capsule
oral suspension
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Cefaclor
gptkbp:indication tonsillitis
urinary tract infections
otitis media
respiratory tract infections
pharyngitis
skin and soft tissue infections
gptkbp:legalStatus prescription only
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis
gptkbp:metabolism minimal
gptkbp:molecularWeight 367.81 g/mol
gptkbp:origin synthetic
gptkbp:pregnancyCategory B1 (Australia)
B (US FDA)
gptkbp:prescribes adults
children
elderly
gptkbp:proteinBinding 23.5%
gptkbp:riskFactor cross-reactivity with penicillin allergy
gptkbp:routeOfAdministration oral
gptkbp:sideEffect nausea
vomiting
diarrhea
abdominal pain
rash
allergic reactions
serum sickness-like reaction
gptkbp:spectrumOfActivity Gram-positive bacteria
some Gram-negative bacteria
gptkbp:usedFor bacterial infections
gptkbp:WHOModelListOfEssentialMedicines not included
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:D01841
gptkb:D00544
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7