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Second generation cephalosporin that can be used orally is:

A
Cefepime
B
Cefalothin
C
Cefaclor
D
Cefadroxil
High-Yield Explanation
Cefaclor: It retains significant activity by the oral route and is more active than the first generation compounds against H. influenzae, E. coli and Pr. mirabilis. Dose: 0.25-1.0 g 8 hourly KEFLOR, VERCEF, DISTACLOR 250 mg cap, 125 and 250 mg distab, 125 mg/5 ml dry syr, 50 mg/ml ped. drops. ESSENTIALS OF MEDICAL PHARMACOLOGY page no.727

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