Loracarbef
Loracarbef is a synthetic carbacephem antibiotic belonging to the beta-lactam family, used to treat a variety of bacterial infections including respiratory tract infections, ear infections, skin infections, and urinary tract infections. It works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis, similar to cephalosporins, making it effective against susceptible gram-positive and gram-negative organisms.
Loracarbef is a broad-spectrum antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections by inhibiting cell wall synthesis.
Key facts at a glance
- ATC
- J01DC08
- RxNorm
- 28981
- Generic
- Loracarbef
- Class
- atc-j01
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- oral
- Forms
- suspension, capsule
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Treats respiratory tract infections (bronchitis, pneumonia), otitis media (ear infections), sinusitis, skin and soft tissue infections, and urinary tract infections caused by susceptible bacteria.
As a beta-lactam antibiotic, Loracarbef inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs), ultimately leading to bacterial cell death.
Patients with penicillin allergies may have cross-reactivity. Common side effects include diarrhea, nausea, and headache. Should be used only for bacterial infections as it will not work for viral conditions. Complete the full course as prescribed.
Official drug label
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