Cefaclor
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Cefaclor, sold under the trade name Ceclor among others, is a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat certain bacterial infections such as pneumonia and infections of the ear, lung, skin, throat, and urinary tract. It is also available from other manufacturers as a generic.[1]
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Trade names | Biocef, Ceclor, Medacef, Distaclor, Keflor, Raniclor |
AHFS/Drugs.com | Monograph |
MedlinePlus | a682729 |
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Routes of administration | Oral |
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Bioavailability | Well absorbed, independent of food intake |
Metabolism | 15% to 40% |
Elimination half-life | 0.6 to 0.9 hours |
Excretion | Renal |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.053.536 |
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Formula | C15H14ClN3O4S |
Molar mass | 367.80 g·mol−1 |
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It was patented in 1973 and approved for medical use in 1979.[2]