Cefadroxil monohydrate
Cefadroxil monohydrate Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.
| Trade Name | Cefadroxil monohydrate |
| Generic | Cefadroxil Monohydrate |
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| Therapeutic Class | First generation Cephalosporins |
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| Last Updated: | September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am |
Uses
It is indicated for the treatment of upper respiratory tract infections (pharyngitis and tonsillitis) caused by Streptococcus pyogenes (group-A beta-hemolytic Streptococci) and Streptococcus pneumoniae; urinary tract infections caused by E. coli, Proteus mirabilis, and Klebsiella species and skin & soft tissue infections caused by Staphylococci (including penicillinase producing bacteria) and Streptococci.Dosage
Cefadroxil monohydrate dosage
Adult: Pharyngitis and Tonsillitis: 1 g per day in one or two divided doses. Urinary Tract Infections: 1 or 2 g per day in one or two divided doses. Skin and Skin Structure Infections: 1 g per day in one or two divided doses. Children: 30 mg/kg daily in divided doses every 12 hours. It may be taken with meals or on empty stomach. Administration with food may be helpful in diminishing potential gastrointestinal complaints.Side Effects
Generally Cefadroxil is well tolerated. However, the most commonly reported side effects are gastrointestinal disturbances and hypersensitivity phenomena.Precaution
Use of this antibiotic may cause pseudomembranous colitis; so caution should be taken during diagnosis in patients who develop diarrhea in association with Cefadroxil therapy.Interaction
There is no significant drug interaction with other drugs.Pregnancy & Breastfeeding use
US FDA pregnancy category of Cefadroxil is B. There are, however, no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Because animal reproduction studies are not always predictive of human response, this drug should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Cefadroxil have been shown to be excreted in human milk. So, caution should be exercised when Cefadroxil is administered during lactation.Contraindication
Cefadroxil is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to Cefadroxil or any of the ingredients of it.Storage Condition
Keep in a dry place away from light and heat. Keep out of the reach of children.Innovators Monograph
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