Medium
Moderate
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Chronic bronchitis (acute exacerbation)
Otitis media (acute)
Pharyngitis/tonsillitis
Pneumonia (community-acquired)
Sinusitis (acute maxillary)
Skin and skin structure infections (uncomplicated)
Urinary tract infections (uncomplicated)
GI effects - diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain
Hypersensitivity reactions
C. difficile
Antimicrobial class: Third generation cephalosporin - oral
Pregnancy category: B
Average serum half life: 2-3 hours
Biliary penetration: Moderate/good (early studies)
CSF penetration: Poor
Lung penetration: Moderate
Urine penetration: Therapeutic
