Pharmacology: Third-Generation Cephalosporins:

Dosage/Route:
Adult: 300 mg PO q12h for 10 d; reduce dose with renal impairment
Pediatric: 7mg/kg PO q12h

Usual Indications: Treatment of respiratory infections, otitis media, sinusitis, laryngitis, bronchitis, skin infections

Question

Third-Generation Cephalosporins:

Dosage/Route: 
Adult: 300 mg PO q12h for 10 d; reduce dose with renal impairment
Pediatric: 7mg/kg PO q12h

Usual Indications: Treatment of respiratory infections, otitis media, sinusitis, laryngitis, bronchitis, skin infections

James Marion Endrina Entice · Accepted Answer

Cefdinir (generic; a suspension form is available for children)

Third-Generation Cephalosporins: Dosage/Route: Adult: 300 mg PO q12h for 10 d; reduce dose with renal impairment Pediatric: 7mg/kg PO q12h Usual Indications: Treatment of respiratory infections, otitis media, sinusitis, laryngitis, bronchitis, skin infections