Cefadroxil Hemihydrate
Cefadroxil Hemihydrate is a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections. It is commonly prescribed for respiratory tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, and urinary tract infections caused by susceptible organisms. This oral antibiotic works by preventing bacteria from building their cell walls, ultimately eliminating the infection.
Cefadroxil Hemihydrate is a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1297878
- Generic
- Cefadroxil Hemihydrate
- Class
- pin-variant
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Used to treat respiratory tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, urinary tract infections, and certain strep throat infections caused by susceptible bacteria.
As a beta-lactam antibiotic, it inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins, weakening the bacterial cell wall and leading to bacterial cell death.
Patients with penicillin allergies may have cross-reactivity. Common side effects include gastrointestinal symptoms. Complete the full prescribed course to prevent antibiotic resistance. Take with or without food as directed.
Official drug label
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