Canis ISSN: 2398-2942
Cefadroxil
Introduction
Name
Class of drug
- First generation cephalosporin antibiotic.
Uses
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Indications
Administration
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Precautions
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Interactions
with other drugs
- Bactericidal activity may be affected by the concomitant use of bacteriostatic agents (eg erythromycin Erythromycin , tetracycline Tetracycline ).
- Increased risk of nephrotoxicity if cephalosporins are used with amphotericin Amphotericin B or loop diuretics (eg frusemide Furosemide ); monitor renal function.
- Probenecid reduces the excretion of cephalosporins.
Adverse Reactions
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Further Reading
Publications
Other sources of information
- Based onSmall Animal Formulary.Tennant, Bryn (1999) 3rd edn. Cheltenham: BSAVA.