Cefadroxil + Clavulanic Acid Pharmacology

Cefadroxil + Clavulanic Acid

About Cefadroxil + Clavulanic Acid
N/A
Mechanism of Action of Cefadroxil + Clavulanic Acid
N/A
Pharmacokinets of Cefadroxil + Clavulanic Acid
N/A
Onset of Action for Cefadroxil + Clavulanic Acid
N/A
Duration of Action for Cefadroxil + Clavulanic Acid
N/A
Half Life of Cefadroxil + Clavulanic Acid
N/A
Side Effects of Cefadroxil + Clavulanic Acid
N/A
Contra-indications of Cefadroxil + Clavulanic Acid
N/A
Special Precautions while taking Cefadroxil + Clavulanic Acid
N/A
Pregnancy Related Information
Use with caution
Old Age Related Information
May be used
Breast Feeding Related Information
Use with caution
Children Related Information
Use with caution
Indications for Cefadroxil + Clavulanic Acid
For the treatment of the following infections (skin, UTI, ENT) caused by; S. pneumoniae, H. influenzae, staphylococci, S. pyogenes (group A beta-hemolytic streptococci), E. coli, P. mirabilis, Klebsiella sp, coagulase-negative staphylococci and Streptococcus pyogenes and penicillinase(beta lactamases) producing bacterial infections.
Interactions for Cefadroxil + Clavulanic Acid
N/A
Typical Dosage for Cefadroxil + Clavulanic Acid
N/A
Schedule of Cefadroxil + Clavulanic Acid
N/A
Storage Requirements for Cefadroxil + Clavulanic Acid
N/A
Effects of Missed Dosage of Cefadroxil + Clavulanic Acid
N/A
Effects of Overdose of Cefadroxil + Clavulanic Acid
N/A

Cefadroxil

About Cefadroxil
First Generation Cephalosporin, para-hydroxy derivative of cefalexin, Oral broad-spectrum antibiotic
Mechanism of Action of Cefadroxil
Cefadroxil is a 1st generation cephalosporin which exerts its bactericidal action against both gram positive & gram negative organisms by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis. Cefadroxil inhibits transpeptidase & thus prevents cross linking of bacterial cell wall. Transpeptidase & associated proteins constitute various types of specific binding proteins which have affinity for cephalosporins like Cefadroxil

Pharmacokinets of Cefadroxil
Absorption: well absorbed orally, Distribution: widely distributed, Metabolism: not metabolized, Excretion: excreted mainly through urine; & small amount is excreted in breast milk.
Onset of Action for Cefadroxil
Within one hour
Duration of Action for Cefadroxil
Up to16 hours
Half Life of Cefadroxil
N/A
Side Effects of Cefadroxil
1.Nausea
2.Vomiting
3.Diarrhea
4.Gastritis
5.Super infection
6.Candidiasis
7.Rash
8.Hypersensitivity reactions
9.Angioedema
10.Vaginitis
11.Neutropenia
12.Thrombocytopenia
13.Headache
14.Dizziness
15.Hallucinations
16.Nephritis
17.Elevated liver enzymes.
Contra-indications of Cefadroxil
1.Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins
2.Porphyria
3.Neuromuscular disorders.
Special Precautions while taking Cefadroxil
1.Renal impairment
2.Patient allergic to penicillins
3.Neuromuscular disorders
Pregnancy Related Information
Use with caution.
Old Age Related Information
May be used.
Breast Feeding Related Information
Use with caution.
Children Related Information
May be used.
Indications for Cefadroxil
1. Urinay tract infections
2. Tonsillitis & Pharyngitis
3. Skin &soft tissue infections
4. Otitis media.
Interactions for Cefadroxil
Aminoglycosides (Gentamycin, Tobramycin): Nephrotoxicity of aminoglycosides potentiated.
Oral anticoagulants: Hypoprothrombinaemic effect potentiated, bleeding complications may occur.
Bacteriostatic Agents like Chloramphenicol: Decrease efficacy of Cefadroxil.
Probenecid: Slows tubular excretion and this enhances efficacy.
Frusemide & Ethacrynic Acid: Potentiate Nephrotoxicity of Cefadroxil.
Urine Glucose: False positive with Benedicts solution and Fehlings solution.
Direct Coomb?s Test: False positive.
Urinary 17-Ketosteroid values: Falsely elevated values.

Typical Dosage for Cefadroxil
Adults:500mg to 1gm 12 hourly
Children:30mg/kg/day two times daily
Schedule of Cefadroxil
H
Storage Requirements for Cefadroxil
Store in a cool place.

Effects of Missed Dosage of Cefadroxil
Take the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time to take the next dose then skip the missed dose.
Effects of Overdose of Cefadroxil
Symptoms of over dosage include neuromuscular disorders & some times seizure may get precipitated. Treatment includes removal of drug from the body by dialysis & supportive measures

Clavulanic acid

About Clavulanic acid
Beta-Lactamase Inhibitor, Antibiotic resistance reducer to penicillin group.
Mechanism of Action of Clavulanic acid
N/A
Pharmacokinets of Clavulanic acid
N/A
Onset of Action for Clavulanic acid
N/A
Duration of Action for Clavulanic acid
N/A
Half Life of Clavulanic acid
N/A
Side Effects of Clavulanic acid
N/A
Contra-indications of Clavulanic acid
N/A
Special Precautions while taking Clavulanic acid
N/A
Pregnancy Related Information
N/A
Old Age Related Information
N/A
Breast Feeding Related Information
N/A
Children Related Information
N/A
Indications for Clavulanic acid
N/A
Interactions for Clavulanic acid
N/A
Typical Dosage for Clavulanic acid
N/A
Schedule of Clavulanic acid
N/A
Storage Requirements for Clavulanic acid
N/A
Effects of Missed Dosage of Clavulanic acid
N/A
Effects of Overdose of Clavulanic acid
N/A

Home Delivery for Cefadroxil + Clavulanic Acid in Your City

Medicine India is just a publishing medium for medicine related information and does not provide services or sales of medicines including cefadroxil + clavulanic acid.

However, we do publish a comprehensive directory of Pharmacies, Chemists and Druggists in cities all over India. You can use this directory to find the medicine stores in your city (or area) that provide home delivery services for cefadroxil + clavulanic acid and other medicines and health products. Home delivery services for cefadroxil + clavulanic acid may be free or they may cost you depending on the pharmacy and the minimum order requirements. It would be best to get this clarified while placing the order.

Please be aware that you should take cefadroxil + clavulanic acid only if a doctor has recommended or prescribed it. Some or all pharmacies who provide a home delivery service for medicines might insist on a prescription for cefadroxil + clavulanic acid before they complete the sale. You can get this information while placing the order for cefadroxil + clavulanic acid with the pharmacy.

Cefadroxil + Clavulanic Acid is a generic medicine name and there are several brands available for it. Some of the brands for cefadroxil + clavulanic acid might be better known than cefadroxil + clavulanic acid itself. If the pharmacy that's willing to deliver medicines to your home doesn't have cefadroxil + clavulanic acid in stock, you can ask for one of the branded alternatives for cefadroxil + clavulanic acid.