Generic Name - Cefadroxil
Category - Antibiotic medication.
Indications
Bacterial infections
Cefadroxil is indicated to treat different types of bacterial infections such as bronchitis, tonsillitis, ear infections, and urinary tract infections. Generic Cefadroxil will prevent the bacteria from forming an adequate and pretective wall. This results in instability and subsequent death of the bacteria.
Generic for Cefadroxil Contraindications and Drug Interactions
Generic Cefadroxil is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Cefadroxil should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.
Kidney disease
gastrointestinal (digestive) disease
There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Cefadroxil. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.
Probenecid
diuretic pills
warfarin or
another antibiotic
Generic for Cefadroxil Dosage
The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericCefadroxil
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Cefadroxil for bacterial infections is
For Urinary Tract Infections, a total of 1 to 2 grams per day in a single dose or 2 smaller doses. For all other urinary tract infections, the usual dosage is a total of 2 grams per day taken in 2 doses.
For Skin and Skin Structure Infections, a total of 1 gram per day in a single dose or 2 smaller doses.
For Throat Infections--Strep Throat and Tonsillitis, a total of 1 gram per day in a single dose or 2 smaller doses for 10 days.
Generic for Cefadroxil Adverse Effects
Some of the most serious Generic Cefadroxil side Effects include difficulty breathing, wheezing,dizziness,fever or chills, sore throat,headache,reduced amount of urine
redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth,seizures (convulsions),severe or watery diarrhea,skin rash, itching,swollen joints,unusual weakness or tiredness.
This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Cefadroxil.
Generic for Cefadroxil and Pregnancy
In the absence of adequate studies, use of Generic Cefadroxil by pregnant women is recommended only with due medical consultations.
Generic for Cefadroxil and Breastfeeding
It is not known whether Generic Cefadroxil passes into breast milk. Hence, talk to your doctor and seek medical opinion.
Generic for Cefadroxil and Pediatric
The safety and effectiveness of Generic Cefadroxil in pediatric patients have not been established.
Generic for Cefadroxil and Geriatric
Considering that elderly patients are more likely to have an age-related decrease in renal function, an adjustment in dosage and/or dosing interval in patients is recommended in pediatric patients.
Note
The above information about Generic Cefadroxil serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.
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