Cefadroxil Uses/Indications Dosage Side effects- DrugsAce

Classes

DEA Class; Rx

Common Brand Names; Duricef, Ultracef

Cephalosporins, 1st Generation

Oral first-generation cephalosporin. Spectrum includes gram-positive organisms with limited gram-negative coverage. Indicated for UTI, skin and skin structure infections, pharyngitis, and tonsillitis.

Indications

Indicated for the treatment of urinary tract infection (UTI), including cystitis.

For the treatment of skin and skin structure infections including impetigo.

For the treatment of group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal (GAS) pharyngitis (primary rheumatic fever prophylaxis) and tonsillitis.

Contraindications

Documented hypersensitivity

Adverse Effects

Diarrhea
Abdominal pain
Dyspepsia
Nausea
Vomiting
Rash
Urticaria
Pseudomembranous colitis
Stevens-Johnson syndrome
Anaphylaxis
Transaminases increased
Neutropenia

Warnings

Adjust dose in severe renal insufficiency (high doses may cause CNS toxicity); prolonged use may result in superinfection

Pregnancy and Lactation

Pregnancy Category: B

Lactation: enters breast milk; use with caution

Maximum Dosage

Adults

2 g/day PO.

Elderly

2 g/day PO.

Adolescents

30 mg/kg/day PO, not to exceed 2 g/day PO.

Children

30 mg/kg/day PO, not to exceed 2 g/day PO; 50 mg/kg PO x1, not to exceed 2 g PO, has been recommended for endocarditis prophylaxis.

Infants

30 mg/kg/day PO.

How supplied

Cefadroxil

capsule

500mg

oral suspension

250mg/5mL
500mg/5mL

tablet