Duracef (Cefadroxil)


Brand Name: Duracef

Generic Name: Cefadroxil

Manufacturer/Agent: Bristol-myers


Formulation: caps

Strength: 500mg

Pack size: 100

Trade Price: KES 4,712.00

Retail Price: @ KES 62.85


Class: Antibacterials: Cephalosporins (Anti-infectives)

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Molecular Formulae: C16H17N3O5S.H2O = 381.4

Precautions: Cephalosporin hypersensitivity.

Indications/Uses: Infections of the respiratory and urinary tracts, skin and otitis media due to sensitive organisms; 0.5-1g bd, with or without food.

Interactions: Alcohol; may cause disulfiram-like effects

Side Effects: Colitis. nausea. vomiting. urticaria. fever. gastro-intestinal upset. skin rash. bronchospasm. hypotension. erythema multiforme. fever. arthralgia. anaphylaxis.