Generics
Cefadroxil
Used For
Bacterial Infection
Side Effects
It is generally well-tolerated. The common side effects are gastrointestinal disturbances (diarrhoea), hypersensitivity reactions (skin rashes). Other side effects are nausea and vomiting. Other reactions reported rarely are genital pruritus, genital moniliasis, vaginitis. Sometimes it causes anaphylaxis, erythema multiforme, toxic epidermal necrolysis, fever, abdominal pain, super infection, renal dysfunction, toxic nephropathy, hepatic dysfunction including cholestasis, aplastic anemia, hemolytic anemia, and hemorrhage. Several cephalosporins have been implicated triggering seizures, particularly in patients with renal impairment .
Drug Interactions
Loop diuretics , anticoagulants , other antibiotics , antiplatelets , colestyramine.
Indication
Cefadroxil is indicated in the treatment of mild to moderate infections of the respiratory tract (Pharyngitis & tonsillitis), urinary tract, skin and skin structures and bone caused by susceptible organisms and as an alternative to penicillin in patients with a history of hypersensitivity reactions.




