Monograph Details
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Infections & Infestations
> Bacterial infections
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Cefadroxil |
| Manufacturer |
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Various generic manufacturers |
| Legal Classification |
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Rx
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| Pharmacological Class |
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Cephalosporin. |
| Generic Name |
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Cefadroxil 500mg; caps. |
| Also |
• Cefadroxil Suspension
• Cefadroxil Tablets
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| Indications |
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Susceptible urinary tract, skin and skin structure infections, pharyngitis/tonsillitis, impetigo. |
| Children |
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UTI, skin and skin structure infections: 30mg/kg/day in 2 divided doses every 12 hours. Pharyngitis/tonsillitis, impetigo: 30mg/kg once daily or in 2 divided doses for 10 days. Renal dysfunction: reduce dose (see literature). Continue for 3 days after symptoms improve. |
| Adults |
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Uncomplicated UTI: 1–2g once daily or in 2 divided doses. Complicated UTI: 2g/day in 2 divided doses. Skin and skin structure infections: 1g once daily or in 2 divided doses. Pharyngitis/tonsillitis: 1g once daily or in 2 divided doses for 10 days. Renal dysfunction (CrCl <50mL/min): 1g loading dose, then 500mg at increased dosing intervals (see literature). Continue for 3 days after symptoms improve. |
| Precautions |
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Penicillin or other allergy. Discontinue if colitis occurs and treat. Impaired renal function (CrCl <50mL/min). GI disease (esp. colitis). Pregnancy (Cat.B). Nursing mothers. |
| Interactions |
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Potentiated by probenecid. May cause false (+) Clinitest or Coomb's test. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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GI upset, anaphylaxis, rash; blood dyscrasias (rare). |
| How Supplied |
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Contact supplier. |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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