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Loracarbef, Description, MEDLINEplus:"Loracarbef (loe-ra-KAR-bef) is used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. This medicine will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections."
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a692040.html

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Loracarbef, Comments, Fort Hayes State University:"Structurally similar to cefaclor but with improved beta-lactamase activity and less serum sickness events. May have better S. aureus coverage but potentially less gram negative coverage than some of the other second generation cephalosporins. Reported to have very good taste. Should be given one hour before or two hours after meals."
http://www.fhsu.edu/nursing/otitis/lorabid.html

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Loracarbef, Drug Class and Mechanism, Medicine Net:"Loracarbef is a synthetic cephalosporin type antibiotic, chemically similar to penicillin. It is effective against a wide variety of bacteria organisms, such as Staphylococcus aureas, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Streptococcus pyogenes, Haemophilus influenzae, E. coli, and many others."
http://www.focusonmedications.com/Script/Main/Art.asp?li=MNI&ArticleKey=781

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Loracarbef(Lorabid), Laurus Health:"Loracarbef is used to treat bacterial infections in people with bronchitis and pneumonia, as well as infections of the middle ear , sinuses , throat, skin, and urinary tract . It belongs to a new class of beta-lactam antibiotics called carbacephems."
http://www.laurushealth.com/Library/HealthGuide/CAM/topic.asp?hwid=hn-drug-loracarbef

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Loracarbef(Lorabid), Special Warnings, Health Square:"As with many antibiotics, Lorabid can cause colitis--an inflammation of the bowel. This condition can range from mild to life-threatening. If you develop diarrhea while taking Lorabid, notify your doctor, and do not take any diarrhea medication without your doctor's approval. Prolonged use of Lorabid may result in development of bacteria that do not respond to the medication, leading to a second infection. Because of this danger, you should not use any left-over Lorabid for later infections, even if they have similar symptoms. Take Lorabid only when your doctor prescribes it for you."
http://www.healthsquare.com/newrx/lor1237.htm

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Loracarbef, How is it best taken, Health and Age:"To gain the most benefit, do not miss doses. Take with or without food. Take with food if this medicine causes an upset stomach. A liquid (suspension) is available if you cannot swallow pills. Those who have feeding tubes can also use the liquid. Flush the feeding tube before and after medicine is given. Shake well first. Use entire prescription as directed, even if feeling better."
http://www.healthandage.com/html/res/com/ConsDrugs/Loracarbefcd.html

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Loracarbef, Range and Frequency, Whole Health MD:"For infections of the urinary tract-- Adults and teenagers: 200 to 400 mg, 1 or 2 times a day for 7 to 14 days. For bronchitis-- Adults and teenagers: 200 to 400 mg, 2 times a day for 7 days. For pneumonia-- Adults and teenagers: 400 mg, 2 times a day for 14 days. For infections of skin and soft tissue-- Adults and teenagers: 200 mg, 2 times a day for 7 days. For strep throat-- Adults and teenagers: 200 mg, 2 times a day for 10 days."
http://www.wholehealthmd.com/refshelf/drugs_view/0,1524,705,00.html

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Loracarbef, Indications, Pocket Pediatrics:"Acute otitis media, pharyngitis and tonsillitis caused by suseptable strains of streptococci, pneumococci, and hemophilus influenzae. Impetigo caused by suseptable strains."
http://members.aol.com/pocketpeds/pages/drugs/pp5119.htm

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