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- Brand: Incepta Pharmaceuticals
- Product ID: Cefadroxil Monohydrate
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Adora Suspension
Description
Adora (Cefadroxil Monohydrate) is an acid-stable semi-synthetic oral antibiotic in the cephalosporin family of drugs. Cefadroxil acts by preventing bacteria from forming protective cell wall necessary for survival. It has superior pharmacokinetic profile over all first generation cephalosporins.
Indications
Adora (Cefadroxil Monohydrate) is indicated for the treatment of patients with infection caused by susceptible strains of the designated organisms in the following diseases:
*Upper respiratory tract infections caused by Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A beta-hemolytic Streptococci) and Streptococcus pneumoniae.
* Urinary tract infections caused by E. coli, Proteus mirabilis, and Klebsiella species.
* Skin and soft tissue infections caused by Staphylococci (including penicillinase producing strains) and Streptococci.
Dosage & Administration
The bioavailability and consequent chemotherapeutic effects of Cefadroxil are unaffected by foods. It may, therefore, be taken with meals or on an empty stomach. Administration with food may be helpful in diminishing potential gastrointestinal complaints occasionally associated with oral cephalosporin therapy.
| Indication | Adult (dose) | Children (Dose) |
|---|---|---|
| Upper respiratory tract Infections | 1 gm per day in single (q.d.) or divided doses (b.i.d.) for 10 days 12 hourly | 30 mg/kg/day in a single or in equally divided doses every 12 hours |
| Urinary Tract Infections | 1 or 2 gm per day in single (q.d.) or divided doses (b.i.d.) | 30 mg/kg/day in equally divided doses every 12 hours |
| For all other UTIs | 2 gm per day in divided doses (b.i.d) | 30 mg/kg/day in equally divided doses every 12 hours |
| Skin & soft tissue Infections | 1 gm per day in single (q.d.) or divided doses (b.i.d.) | 30 mg/kg/day in equally divided doses every 12 hours |
| Prophylaxis against bacterial endocarditis | 2 gm 1 hour prior to the procedure | 50 mg/kg 1 hour prior to the procedure |
Side Effects
Generally cefadroxil is well tolerated. However, the most commonly reported side effects are gastrointestinal disturbances and hypersensitivity phenomena. Side effects including nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, dyspepsia, abdominal discomfort, fever, dizziness, headache, arthralgia may also occur.
Precautions
N/A
Use in Pregnancy & Lactation
Cefadroxil (Adora) is widely used as a first-line oral antibiotic for the treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infections in pregnant women.
Drug Interaction
There is no known clinically important drug interactions with Cefadroxil.
Over Dose
If amounts >250 mg/kg is ingested, gastric lavage or simulation of vomiting is appropriate.
