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Buy Duricef, cefadroxilBuy Duricef to treat urinary tract infections (caused by E. coli, P. mirabilis, and Klebsiella), skin and skin structure infections caused by staphylococci and streptotocci, and pharyngitis and tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes. Urinary tract infections (uncomplicated) can be treated with 2000 mg daily in divided doses. Skin and skin structure infections can be treated with 1000 mg daily in one or two divided doses. Pharyngitis and tonsillitis can be treated with 1000 mg daily in one or two divided doses for ten days.Contraindications: Consult a doctor before taking Duricef if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, if you are allergic to any of its ingredients, if you are taking any other medications (especially live vaccines, probenecid, or birth control pills), or if you have or have a history of cephalosporin allergy, kidney disease, or intestinal disease. To read more about Duracef side effects, Duracef dosage, and for more useful information about Duracef (cefadroxil), please click the product information link below.  PRODUCT INFORMATION |
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Other name(s): Curisafe, Arocef, Baxan, Zadro 500, Duracef |
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Often prescribed for bacterial infections, urinary tract infections, skin infections, skin structure infections, pharyngitis, tonsillitis |
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Duricef, cefadroxilChemical Namescefadroxil Ingredients Active Ingredients: cefadroxil Non-Active Ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, magnesium stearate, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, simethicone emulsion, and titanium dioxide. Indications Duricef is indicated in the treatment of urinary tract infections (caused by E. coli, P. mirabilis, and Klebsiella), skin and skin structure infections caused by staphylococci and streptotocci, and pharyngitis and tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes. How It Works Cefadroxil is a cephalosporin antibiotic, a category of antibiotics that are Cephalosporins are bactericidal (as opposed to bacteriostatic) and have the same mode of action as other beta-lactam antibiotics (such as penicillins) but are less susceptible to bacterial defenses. Cephalosporins disrupt the synthesis of the peptidoglycan layer of bacterial cell walls. The peptidoglycan layer is important for cell wall structural integrity. Dosage Available tablet sizes: 250 mg, 500 mg Duricef can be taken with food to reduce stomach upset. Adults: Urinary tract infections (uncomplicated): 2000 mg daily in divided doses. Skin and skin structure infections: 1000 mg daily in one or two divided doses. Pharyngitis and tonsillitis: 1000 mg daily in one or two divided doses for ten days. Children: The usual dosage for all infections in children is 30 mg/kg/day in divided doses every twelve hours. Renal impairment: In renally-impaired adults, the initial dose is 1000 mg, followed by maintenance dosage of 500 mg at intervals determined by your creatinine clearance: 25-50 mL/min takes maintenance doses every 12 hours; 10-25 mL/min takes maintenance doses every 24 hours; 0-10 mL/min takes maintenance doses every 36 hours.
Precautions
Consult a doctor before taking Duricef if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, if you are allergic to any of its ingredients, or if you have or have a history of cephalosporin allergy, kidney disease, or intestinal disease. Patients should be carefully screened for cephalosporin hypersensitivity before taking. If an allergic reaction occurs, discontinue the drug immediately. Serious acute hypersensitivity may require drastic antiallergic intervention. Pseudomembranous colitis has been reported with nearly all antibacterial agents, including cefadroxil, and has ranged in severity from mild to life-threatening. Therefore, it is important to consider this diagnosis in patients who present with diarrhea subsequent to the administration of antibacterial agents. Prescribing Duricef in the absence of a proven or strongly suspected bacterial infection or a prophylactic indication is unlikely to provide benefit to the patient and increases the risk of the development of drug-resistant bacteria. Prolonged use of Duricef may result in the overgrowth of nonsusceptible organisms. Duricef may alter the results of certain urine and blood tests. Tell your doctor if you are taking Duricef before having any tests performed. Drug Interactions Consult a doctor before taking Duricef if you are taking live vaccines, probenecid, or birth control pills. Adverse/Side Effects Stomach upset, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these highly unlikely but very serious side effects occur: stomach/abdominal pain, persistent nausea/vomiting, yellowing eyes or skin, dark urine, new signs of infection (e.g., persistent sore throat or fever), easy bruising/bleeding, change in the amount of urine. This medication may rarely cause a severe intestinal condition (pseudomembranous colitis) due to a resistant bacteria. This condition may occur while receiving therapy or even weeks after treatment has stopped. Do not use anti-diarrhea products or narcotic pain medications if you have the following symptoms because such products may make them worse. Tell your doctor immediately if you develop: persistent diarrhea, abdominal or stomach pain/cramping, or blood/mucus in your stool. Use of this medication for prolonged or repeated periods may result in oral thrush or a new vaginal yeast infection (oral or vaginal fungal infection). Contact your doctor if you notice white patches in your mouth, a change in vaginal discharge or other new symptoms. A serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. Overdose Symptoms of overdose include seizures. If you suspect overdose, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Storage Instructions Store at room temperature, away from moisture and light, and out of reach of children and pets. |
