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Cefadroxil Monohydrate
Indications
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 & ... Read moreIt 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.
Pharmacology
Cefadroxil is an acid-stable and semi-synthetic oral cephalosporin. It is rapidly absorbed after oral administration. Urine concentration of this antibiotic, following a 1 gm dose, is maintained well above the MIC of susceptible urinary pathogens for 20 to 22 hours.
Contraindications
There is no significant drug interaction with other drugs.
Side Effects
Cefadroxil is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to Cefadroxil or any of the ingredients of it.
Pregnancy And Lactation
Generally Cefadroxil is well tolerated. However, the most commonly reported side effects are gastrointestinal disturbances and hypersensitivity phenomena.
Therapeutic
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.
Storage Conditions
First generation Cephalosporins
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