Cephalosporins

1) cefazolin (Ancef: IV); cephalexin (Keflex) 2)cefaclor (ceclor); cefotetan (cefotan: PO); cefuroxine; cefoxitin (mefoxin) 3)ceftriaxone (rocephin); cefdinir (omnicef) 4)cefepime (maxipime: IV, IM)

Allergy, anaphylaxis, c-diff, n/v/d

Bactericidal

Broad spectrum-UTIs, post-op infections, pelvic infections, meningitis

Caution w/ renal failure, Penicillin allergy (possible cross-sensitivity)

Monitor renal function, assess allergy to PCN