Cefamox
Cefamox Brand names, Cefamox Analogs
Cefamox Brand Names Mixture
- None
Cefamox Chemical_Formula
C16H17N3O5S
Cefamox RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/cefadrox.htm
Cefamox fda sheet
Cefamox msds (material safety sheet)
Cefamox Synthesis Reference
L. B. Crast, Jr., U.S. Pat. 3,489,752 (1969)
Cefamox Molecular Weight
363.389 g/mol
Cefamox Melting Point
197oC
Cefamox H2O Solubility
1110 mg/L
Cefamox State
Solid
Cefamox LogP
-0.355
Cefamox Dosage Forms
Capsule; Tablet; Oral liquid
Cefamox 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
Cefamox Pharmacology
Cefadroxil, a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic, is used to treat urinary tract infections, skin and skin structure infections, pharyngitis, and tonsillitis.
Cefamox Absorption
Cefadroxil is well absorbed on oral administration; food does not interfere with its absorption.
Cefamox side effects and Toxicity
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, allergic rashes may occur
Cefamox 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.
Cefamox Organisms Affected
Enteric bacteria and other eubacteria
