Duracef
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Duracef Brand names, Duracef Analogs
Duracef Brand Names Mixture
Duracef Chemical_Formula
C16H17N3O5S
Duracef RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/cefadrox.htm
Duracef fda sheet
Duracef msds (material safety sheet)
Duracef Synthesis Reference
L. B. Crast, Jr., U.S. Pat. 3,489,752 (1969)
Duracef Molecular Weight
363.389 g/mol
Duracef Melting Point
197oC
Duracef H2O Solubility
1110 mg/L
Duracef State
Solid
Duracef LogP
-0.355
Duracef Dosage Forms
Capsule; Tablet; Oral liquid
Duracef Indication
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
Duracef Pharmacology
Cefadroxil, a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic, is used to treat urinary tract infections, skin and skin structure infections, pharyngitis, and tonsillitis.
Duracef Absorption
Cefadroxil is well absorbed on oral administration; food does not interfere with its absorption.
Duracef side effects and Toxicity
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, allergic rashes may occur
Duracef Patient Information
Patients should be counseled that intibacterial drugs including DURICEF should only be used to treat bacterial
infections. They do not treat viral infections (eg. the common cold). When DURICEF is prescribed to treat a bacterial
infection, patients should be told that although it is common to feel better early in the course of therapy, the
medication should be taken exactly as directed. Skipping doses or not completing the full course of therapy may (1)
decrease the effectiveness of the immediate treatment and (2) increase the likelyhood that bacteria will develop
resistance and will not be treatable by DURICEF or other antibacterial drugs in the future.
Duracef Organisms Affected
Enteric bacteria and other eubacteria
