Fodexil 500 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 18.00 (3 x 6: ৳ 324.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 108.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefadroxil monohydrate |
| Company | Square pharmaceuticals plc |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Upper respiratory tract infections
- Pharyngitis
- Tonsillitis
- Urinary tract infections
- E. coli infections
- Proteus mirabilis infections
- Klebsiella infections
- Skin infections
- Soft tissue infections
Description
- Acid-stable
- Semi-synthetic oral cephalosporin
- Rapidly absorbed
- Oral administration
- High urine concentration
- Extended antibiotic effect
Pharmacology
- Inhibition of bacterial cell wall synthesis
- Binding to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs)
- Inhibition of transpeptidation step
- Cell wall biosynthesis inhibition
- Arresting cell wall assembly
- Bacterial cell death
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dosage
- Pediatric dosage
- Divided doses
- Meal compatibility
- Administration on an empty stomach
- Diminishing gastrointestinal complaints
- Duration of treatment
- Dosage adjustment for renal impairment
Interaction
- No significant drug interactions
- Compatibility with other drugs
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity history
- Allergy to Cefadroxil
- Allergy to ingredients
Side Effects
- Well tolerated
- Commonly reported side effects
- Gastrointestinal disturbances
- Hypersensitivity phenomena
Pregnancy & Lactation
- FDA pregnancy category
- Limited studies in pregnant women
- Excretion in human milk
- Caution during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Risk of pseudomembranous colitis
- Caution in diagnosis of diarrhea
- Cautions for specific populations
Therapeutic Class
- First generation Cephalosporins
- Classification within antibiotic families
Storage Conditions
- Dry storage
- Protection from light
- Protection from heat
- Child-resistant storage