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