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💊 Cefadroxil Tablet 500 mg
🧪 Nature / Drug Class
- First-generation cephalosporin antibiotic
- Beta-lactam class, similar to penicillins
- Bactericidal: inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis
🩺 Purpose / Indications
Used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections, including:
- Respiratory tract infections (e.g. pharyngitis, tonsillitis)
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
- Bone infections
- Streptococcal and staphylococcal infections (non-MRSA)
⚙️ Advantages
✔️ Well-tolerated and safe for long-term use
✔️ Good oral bioavailability (can be taken with or without food)
✔️ Effective against common gram-positive pathogens
✔️ Useful in penicillin-allergic patients (with caution)
💊 Dosage & Administration
- Adults:
• Typically 500 mg to 1 g every 12 hours depending on severity - Children:
• Based on body weight (25–50 mg/kg/day in divided doses) - Route: Oral
- Duration usually 5–10 days, depending on infection type
📦 Common Packaging
- Blister packs or strips
- Tablet strength: 500 mg
- Usually packed in 10s or 6s
⚠️ Patient Advice / Precautions
- Complete full course even if symptoms improve early
- Dose adjustment needed in renal impairment
- Take with food if gastric upset occurs
- Avoid alcohol if experiencing GI side effects
- Check for cross-sensitivity in penicillin-allergic patients
💢 Common Side Effects
- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
- Skin rash or itching
- Rare: Clostridioides difficile–associated diarrhea
- Long-term/high-dose: Monitor for superinfections or resistance
🧊 Storage
- Store at room temperature (15–25°C)
- Keep in original packaging, away from moisture and light