Cefadroxil (cefadroxil)
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Overview
Cefadroxil is a semisynthetic, first generation cephalosporin antibiotic.
USES: This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It belongs to a class of drugs known as cephalosporin antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections.
Generic name: cefadroxil
Pronunciation: (SEF-a-DROX-il)
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Indications
The following indications are listed for Cefadroxil:
- Bacterial Urinary Tract Infection
- E. Coli Urinary Tract Infection
- Klebsiella Urinary Tract Infection
- Pharyngitis Due To Streptococcus Pyogenes
- Proteus Urinary Tract Infection
- Skin And Skin Structure Infection
- Skin And Skin Structure Streptococcus Pyogenes Infection
- Staphylococcus Aureus Skin And Skin Structure Infection
- Tonsillitis
- Tonsillitis Due To Streptococcus Pyogenes
Also known as: E. Coli Uti, Epidemic Sore Throat, Infection Of Skin And/Or Subcutaneous Tissue, Klebsiella Uti, Pharyngitis Due To Group A Beta-Hemolytic Streptococci, Pharyngitis Due To Streptococcus Epidemicus, Septic Sore Throat, Skin & Skin Soft Tissue Streptococcus Pyogenes Infection, Skin And Skin Soft Tissue Staphylococcus Aureus Infection, Skin And Soft Tissue Skin Infection, Streptococcal Pharyngitis, Streptococcus Pyogenes Tonsillitis, Urinary Tract Infection Due To Escherichia Coli, Urinary Tract Infection Due To Klebsiella Species, Urinary Tract Infection Due To Proteus Species, Uti Due To Proteus Species.
Dosing
In patients with creatinine clearances of 50 mL/minute per 1.73 m2 or lower, doses and/or frequency of administration of cefadroxil must be modified in response to the degree of renal impairment. The manufacturers recommend that adults receive an initial dose of 1 g followed by 500-mg maintenance doses at the following dosage intervals based on the patient's creatinine clearance: (See Table 1.)
Table 1. Adult Dosage of Cefadroxil in Renal Impairment
Clcr (mL/min per 1.73 Initial Dose Maintenance Dosage m2) 25-50 1 g 500 mg every 12 hours 10-25 1 g 500 mg every 24 hours 0-10 1 g 500 mg every 36 hours
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